Churra

Construction The mittens are knitted in the round, from the wrist up, on 5 double-pointed needles. Waste yarn is used to create the opening for the thumb. Shaping is done using the traditional Portuguese technique. Techniques Knitting with double-pointed needles. Portuguese knitting vs. other methods The mittens are knitted in the round and can be entirely purled or knitted, according to your preferred method. Most Portuguese-style knitters prefer purling on the wrong side of the garment. Because both techniques can be used, the pattern uses work (x sts/rounds) instead of purl or knit (x sts/rounds). **PATTERN INFO** Sizes 1 (2, 3). Recommended ease: about 3 cm | 1.18 in Finished measurements 10.5 (11.8, 12.5) cm | 4.13 (4.65, 4.92) in wide and 22 (24, 26.5) cm | 8.66 (9.45, 10.43) in Materials Yarn 1 (2, 2) skeins of Rosa Pomar Cobertor (100% Churra wool, 120 m | 131 yd, 100g). Needles Suggested sizes (please swatch and adjust sizes to match gauge): 5 mm | US 8 and 6 mm | US 10 double-pointed needles. Notions Stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn. Hair brush for raising nap. Gauge 13 sts x 19 rows to 10 cm | 4in in stockinette st (after washing and brushing)