colorblock mitts
fun, casual mitts to keep your wrists toasty and your stash happy.
materials:
2 skeins (but leftovers work best!) of Malabrigo Chunky, in coordinating colors CC:Emerald Blue MC: Polar Morn Size 11 double pointed needles gauge: 3.5 st per inch finished measurements: 6 inches wide (unstretched), 5.5 inches long
directions:
With CC, CO 24 stitches (8 st per needle). Being careful not to twist stitches, join in round. Rows 1 and 2: \*K1, P1\*, rep from \* to \* around Rows 3 - 8: Knit all stitches Change to MC. Rows 9 - 23: Knit all stitches Rows 24 and 25: \*K1, P1\*, rep from \* to \* around BO in rib. Weave in ends. Work second mitt to match.
abbreviations:
CC: Contrast color MC: Main color CO: Cast on st: Stitch(es) rep: Repeat K: Knit 1P:Purl I BO: Bind off
