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This is a pattern for a pair of mitts. Left and Right mitts are worked the same. Work each mitt from the bottom up and in the round, using the Fair-Isle knitting technique.

yarn:
2 Ply Jumper Weight by, Jamieson & Smith
Fingering; 100% Shetland; 125yds (115m)/25g
approx. yarn amounts:
MC (9113) - 12 (14, 16, 18, 20) g; 60 (70, 80, 90, 100) yds /55 (64, 74, 83, 92) m
AND 2 (3, 4, 5, 6) g; 10 (15, 20, 25, 30) yds/ 10 (15, 20, 25, 30) m each of 6 colours:
CC1 (72) ; CC2 (9097) ; CC3 (1284) ; CC4 (1232) ; CC5 (FC38) ; CC6 (141)
needles:
2.75mm (us no 2) DPNs 6in/15cm
3.25mm (us no 3) DPNs 6in/15cm
gauge:
26 sts x 32 rows = 4in/10cm measured over stranded stockinette on larger needles
Some knitters work stranded and one-coloured at different gauges. Change needles, as needed, to keep gauge the same throughout.
approximate finished size:
to fit 5 - 5.5 (6.5 - 7, 7 - 7.5, 7.5 - 8, 8.5 - 9) in/12.5 - 14 (16.5 - 17.5, 17.5 - 19, 19 - 20.5, 22 - 23) cm knuckle circumference hands with 0.0 to 0.5 in neg ease
You may easily adjust by going up or down needle sizes. (this may affect yarn amounts)
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends, st markers, st holder