Death Wing Mittens

Welcome back to Basgiath (aka Death Wing) War College! Just in time for Threshing Day, these stranded colorwork mittens are just the thing cadets need to catch a dragon's attention. Do you have what it takes to be a dragon rider? This is a one-size-fits-most for adult female hands. The smaller dragon can also be done in a third color using duplicate stitch technique. \*\*\* Adjusting gauge will allow some flexibility in sizing. Skills needed - How to read a knitting chart, stranded colorwork knitting, how to increase and decrease stitches, how to put stitches on hold for thumb Materials: Fingering weight yarn: MC~ 165-170 yards CC ~ 105-110 yards US 1/ 2.25mm needles (shorties, DPNs, and/ or circular needles for magic loop method) Stitch marker(s) Tapestry needle Scrap yarn for thumb (smooth is best, ~12”) Finished size if knit according to gauge: Circumference: ~20.5cm/ 8” Total length (including cuff): ~24.75cm/ 9.75” Palm length (from thumb hole to tip): ~ 14cm/ 5.5” Suggested st gauges (fair isle blocked) for other finished circumferences: 7.5” —-> 42sts 8.5” --> 38 sts 9” —-> 36 sts Gauges: 40 stitches x 42 rows = 4 inches in in pattern, blocked Craft: KNITTING Skill Level: Intermediate Language: English only