Yarn
(C1) DK weight yarn
Approximately 175 yards / 160 m
2 balls of DARUMA GENMOU (100% Merino Wool; 165 yards / 151 m, 50g)
Sample is shown in #2 Almond
(C2) Lace weight yarn
Approximately 60 yards / 55 m
1 ball of DARUMA Silk Mohair (60% Mohair, 40% Silk; 328 yards / 300 m, 25g)
Sample is shown in Kurumi

Needles
A set of US 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles, or 32” / 80 cm (or longer) circular needle
A set of US 4 (3.5 mm) straight needles Or, needles required to obtain gauge

Tools
Stitch markers (2), removable markers (2), tapestry needle, waste yarn

Gauge (after blocking)
22 stitches & 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st with US 5 (3.75 mm) needle and C1

Sizes
Finished measurements: hand circumference 81⁄2” / 21 cm

Note
Base mitten is knitted first, begining with cuff in lace pattern. Stitches are picked up and second layer of back of the hand is worked in another lace pattern using silk mohair yarn and then sides of the layer are sewn to the base mitten. Thumb is knitted directly from the palm side of the mitten after picking up stitches from where waste yarn is inserted.