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Hand Jive

Skill Builder Pattern

A 3 in 1 pattern for hand knit mittens. All three styles of knit mittens are felted to size upon completion to provide additional warmth and weather protection.

First just knit mittens. The dense fabric that results from the felting process turns a knit mitten into a mitten that is practically waterproof. Then try the fingerless style when delicate jobs require dexterity. They are surprisingly warm, even with ends of your fingers exposed! Next try the flip top style (known as fisherman mittens) with attached finger covers for warmth while waiting to get the job started. These are the perfect blending of the two allowing for easy access, without the constant exposure to the elements.

All three styles of knit mittens are felted to size upon completion to provide additional warmth and weather protection. Originally designed by Jeanne Abel as an instructional tool, many key skills are explained in detail with accompanied with full-color photos.

Skills Required:

• Cast On
• Knit and Purl
• Bind Off

Skills Covered:

• Casting On and Knitting with Double Pointed Needles
• Basic Mitten Construction
• Multiple Increases and Decreases
• Casting On in the Middle of a Row
• 3-needle Bind Off

Supplies / Materials:

• 350 - 400 yds worsted weight wool (CYCA #4)
  Must not be superwash to felt
  Samples made in Lamb's Pride Worsted
• 5.0 mm (US #8) DPN (set of 5)
• 2.75 mm (US #2) DPN (set of 5)
• Markers
• Stitch holders

Finished sizes include:

Adult Small, Medium and Large