mini Mitts MAKE UP

Neat, petite and easier than your average mitts – these are a winter winner!

YOU WILL NEED

Wendy Air (70% mohair, 30% nylon, 25g/200m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Lili (2620), Yarn B Katie (2623), Yarn C Lydia (2622) A pair of 6mm needles For yarn stockists contact Thomas B Ramsden 01943 872264 www.tbramsden.co.uk

TENSION

Yarn used knits as lace to this tension: 14 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter st using 6mm needles and yarn held double

MEASUREMENTS

21.5cm (8 in) circumference x 18cm (7in) long

ABBREVIATIONS

For a full list see page 95

Note Yarn is doubled throughout. It is easier to use two separate balls.

Cast on 30 sts using 6mm needles and 2 strands of Yarn A.

Work in garter st throughout (every row knit). Knit 10 rows.

Using 1 strand of Yarn A and 1 strand of Yarn B held double, knit 12 rows.

Using 1 strand of Yarn B and 1 strand of Yarn C held double, knit 12 rows.

Using 2 strands of Yarn C held double, knit 10 rows.

Cast off all sts. Block gently to measurements, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band. Sew side seam. Sew in yarn ends.