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This is a pattern for a pair of mittens with thrums, worked in the round, and using the stranded colourwork technique.

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yarn:
Shetland 4ply by Gathered Sheep Yarns; Fingering; 100% Pure Shetland Wool; 233yds (213m) / 55g

18.5 Mic Merino Wool Roving, Alpaca, Camel and Mulberry Silk Combed Top Luxurious Soft Spinning Felting Undyed - 4 oz roving by BeesyBee Fibers
approximate yarn and roving amounts for a pair of mittens:
MC (Raven) - 1 skein; 35 (45, 52) g; 149 (191, 220) yds/ 136 (175, 202) m
CC (Stone) - 1 skein; 17 (20, 22) g; 72 (85, 93) uds/ 66 (75, 85) m
20 (30, 40) g of wool Roving
needles:
2.75mm (us no 1.5) DPNs 6in/15cm
3.0mm (us no 2.5) DPNs 6in/15cm
(3.25mm or 3.5mm, if you feel you need more thumb space)
gauge:
28 sts x 25 rows = 4in/10cm measured over stranded stockinette in pattern with thrums on larger needles
Some knitters work stranded and single-coloured at different gauges. Change needles, as needed, to keep gauge the same throughout.
approximate finished size:
1 (2, 3)
knuckle circumference - 5.75 (7.5, 9) in/ 12 (19, 23) cm
to be worn with 0.5 - 1 in/1.5 - 2.5 cm positive ease or fit you prefer
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends, stitch holder, waste yarn for after-thought thumb