Construction

Black Cat Basics Mitts are knit flat from the top down, using garter stitch (knit on both sides) and rib stitch for the wrists (knit and purl). They are then sewn up the side seam using a tapestry needle.

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Materials Needed Yarn

Malabrigo Rios yarn

(or similar 10ply/worsted weight yarn to achieve gauge) Colour Pictured: Frank Ochre

Quantities needed

(44, 54, 70) (88, 110, 124) (124, 144, 162) metres (48, 60, 76) (96, 120, 136) (136, 158, 178) yards

needles

4mm/US Size 6 straight or circular needle(s)

(mitts are worked flat)

notions

Tapestry needle (for finishing)

Gauge

11 stitches and 24 rows = 5cm/2in in garter stitch 14 stitches and 16 rows = 5cm/2in in 2x2 rib stitch

Black Cat Knit Co.

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Sizing

Mitts are intended to be worn with zero ease. To choose your size, measure around your hand and choose the finished measurement that most closely matches.

sizes

(Toddler, Child Small, Child Large)
(Women’s Small, Women’s Medium, Women’s Large) (Men’s Small, Men’s Medium, Men’s Large)

Finished MeasureMents

Hand Circumference:
(12.5, 15, 16.5) (18, 19, 20 )(20, 21.5, 23)cm (5, 6, 6.5) ( 7, 7.5, 8) (8, 8.5, 9)in

Length:
(10, 11.5, 12.5) (14, 15, 16.5) (16.5, 18, 19)cm (4, 4.5, 5) (5.5, 6, 6.5) (6.5, 7, 7.5)in