Snowy

The Snowy mittens are a quick and easy make, so it’s the perfect gift project. I feel that best gifts for your loved ones are wooly warm wearables like these. I love making these because it’s such a simple pattern, they literally just jump off my hook! And still there is room for lots of color play, best of both! So far I’ve made my special multicolored FESTIVUS version as well as tiny strawberry ones. Such fun! Sure hope you will enjoy making the mittens as well. I usually make mine in sport weight, but you can easily go up and down in yarn weight, so this is a great stash buster too! **Yarn** Pernilla from Filcolana (100% wool, 175 m = 50 g) You will need 1 skein each of colour A and B for all sizes up to Large, 2 skeins of each color for size Extra Large. For XS and SMALL you can make 2 pairs with the pair of skeins if you switch the colors. You can use other types of sports weight yarn of course, and although the original Snowy mittens are made in Pernilla, I have now made more of them with Jamieson & Smith, the 2 Ply Jumper weight Shetland wool. This yarn gives a slightly looser gauge, but I use the same sizes with no problem. You´ll need 2 x 25g skeins of each color in Jamieson for sizes XS-L, and 3 of each for EXTRA large. The Snowy mittens are a perfect stash buster too, so before buying yarn you can raid your stash and even use up some of your scrap yarn if you go for multicolored mittens! For the smaller sizes 1 x 50 g skein is enough for the main color if you use a different color for the ribbing. **Hooks** If using the recommended yarn, either Pernilla or Jamieson, you will need a 3.5 mm hook, or a size of hook you need to get approx. the correct gauge. Otherwise use a hook that suits your yarn. **Gauge in Pernilla** 25 rows & 25 ST in basic mosaic stitching = 10 cm 20 rows and 22 ST in the ribbing = 10 cm Gauge in Jamieson & Smith 23 rows & 23 ST in basic mosaic stitching = 10 cm 20 rows and 22 ST in the ribbing = 10 cm Abbreviations (US terms) ST = stitch/stitches CH = chain stitch SS = slip stitch SC = single crochet HDC = half double crochet DC = double crochet DC 2tog = work 2 DC’s together **Sizes** The SNOWY mitten pattern comes in 5 sizes: (XS) S (M) L (XL) Sizes XS & SMALL are kiddie sizes, XS approx. for 3-5 YO & SMALL for 8-10 YO. Sizes M & L should suit most grown-ups. Total length from tip of the mitten to the end of ribbing: approx. (14) 19 (22) 25 (30) cm long. Length of ribbing: approx. (4.5) 5 (6) 6 (7) cm long. Circumference of ribbing: approx. (15) 17 (19) 22 (25) cm wide Note that all sizes given here are according to gauge using Pernilla.