Pepperkaker

Experience the joy of crafting with this vibrant and cozy colorwork mitts pattern, featuring trendy color blocking and eye-catching metallic edges. Perfect for keeping your hands warm while making a stylish statement, these mitts are sure to become a favorite accessory in your winter wardrobe.

Yarn Details

For this project, you will need 3 colors of high-quality Quince & Co. Lark yarn (100% American wool, 134 yds / 123 m per 50g skein). Here’s what you’ll require:

• Yarn Color A: 105 (125) yds / 95 (115) m - 1 skein. This project sample is shown in the rich hue of Barolo.
• Yarn Color B: 50 (60) yds / 45 (55) m - 1 skein. The sample features a beautiful Aleutian shade.
• Yarn Color C: 40 (45) yds / 35 (45) m - 1 skein. Our sample showcases the striking Audouin color.

If you choose to substitute yarn, we recommend using a worsted weight for best results.

Optional Metallic Yarn for Edges: You may want to consider adding a touch of sparkle with 5 (7) yds / 4 (6) m of optional metallic yarn, as seen in the sample using Järbo Glittra.

Gauge Information

To achieve the perfect fit and finish, be sure to maintain the gauge of 21 stitches and 24 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stranded colorwork, using the larger knitting needles.

Recommended Needles

For this pattern, you will need:

• 1 set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in the size necessary to obtain the gauge (suggested size: US size 7 / 4.5 mm).
• 1 set of DPNs two sizes smaller than your gauge-size needles (suggested size: US size 5 / 3.75 mm) for better stitch definition.

Finished Dimensions

Once completed, the mitts will have a hand circumference of 7.75 (9.25)“ / 19 (23) cm, with an unfolded length of 11.5” / 29 cm. When folded, the mitts measure 9.75” / 25 cm in length. Note: The sample shown is in the 7.75” / 19 cm size.

Get ready to enjoy the process of knitting these playful mitts, where lovely color combinations and a cozy fit come together beautifully. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, this project will enhance your knitting skills and keep your hands warm in style. Happy knitting!