Finished Size: 8 1/4 (9)" circumference and 10 1⁄2 (10 3⁄4)" long; to fit women’s (men’s) medium. Salmon mittens shown in smaller size and green mittens shown in larger size.
Yarn: Bergère de France Berlaine (100% wool; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): Smaller size: #219.981 latex (white; MC) and #216.421 vinaigre (salmon; CC), 2 skeins each. Larger size: #219.981 latex (white; MC) and #220.431 serpolet (green; CC), 2 skeins each.
Yarn Weight: #3 - Light
Needles: Smaller size—size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir) or set of 4 or 5 doublepointed (dpn). Larger size—size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir or set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge: Smaller size: 26 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt. Larger size: 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2010
