Doodle Mittens

These mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up and use the afterthought thumb method. *Note: The Baby size is a thumbless version.* **SIZES** Baby, Child, Adult Approx. 4, 6 (8, 10) in / 10, 15 (20, 25) cm, finished hand circumference **YARN** Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight (4ply) yarn that achieves gauge (tension) **YARDAGE** Approx. total yardage 60, 105 (170, 230) yd / 55, 96 (155, 210) m **NEEDLES** US 5 / 3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge (tension), for colorwork US 4 / 3.5mm or one size smaller than gauge (tension) needle, optional for ribbing 8in / 20cm short flexible circulars, longer circulars for magic loop or DPNs **GAUGE (TENSION)** 24 sts and 24 rnds = 4in / 10cm, over colorwork after blocking **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (one in different color) Waste yarn for holding thumb stitches Tapestry needle **SPECIAL TECHNIQUES** 1x1 ribbing; k2tog and ssk decreases; grafting; afterthought thumb worked from held stitches ~~~~~ SAMPLES shown in the book are worked with: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted, 100% Fine Highland Wool, 123yd/112m per 1¾oz/50g