Spiced Cocoa

Stockinette and reverse stockinette separated by a slanting line of twisted stitches add texture and interest to these fingerless mitts.

Sizing:

Size S is knit at a gauge of 20 stitches of stockinette in 4 inches

Size M is knit at a gauge of 18 stitches of stockinette in 4 inches

Size L is knit at a gauge of 16 stitches of stockinette in 4 inches

DK, worsted, or aran weight yarn may be used, depending on the size desired and your individual gauge. Medium sample shown was knit with worsted weight (madelinetosh MCN Worsted) on US 6/4 mm needles. Large sample was knit with aran weight (madelinetosh Chunky) on US 7/4.5 needles.

Skills needed:

Long-tail cast on

Knitting in the round with a small circumference using dpns, magic loop, or two circulars

Right and left twists

Increasing

Decreasing

Picking up stitches (just 4!)

Materials:

Needles of choice in size needed for gauge (sample was worked on two circulars with dpns used for the thumb gusset)

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends