Inspired by the princesses of Vesteria, the Star-Touched Mittens are a celestial pair pulled from the stars. Rich with Art Deco motifs and your very own wishing star, these mitts will keep you warm and looking like royalty throughout the cold months. Hold some metallic or sparkling thread with your yarn for an extra magical feel!

Interested in learning more about the Castles in Their Bones book series that this pattern is based upon?
Check out author, Laura Sebastian’s Instagram page: www.instagram.com/lauraksebastian

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Needles
Set of four or five US 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles or set of circular needles for knitting in the Magic Loop method;

Set of four or five US 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles or set of circular needles for knitting in the Magic Loop method;

Or any needle that achieves gauge/desired size.

Yarn & Yardage
Two or more contrasting colors in DK weight yarn. Since yarn length will vary depending on the size you select, a general range is provided below:

MC = 120 - 140 yards / 110 - 128 m
CC = 90 - 104 yards / 83 - 96 m

Please note that your Contrast Color uses more length than your Main (background) Color.

Notions
Tapestry needle
3 stitch markers
Scissors
Scrap yarn or stitch holder

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements
Available in 5 adult sizes (measured at longest/widest points when laid flat:
Small | 7” / 18 cm x 3.75” / 9.5 cm (9.5” / 24 cm total length including cuff)
Small Extended | 7.5” / 19 cm x 3.75” / 9.5 cm (10” / 25 cm total length including cuff)
Large | 8” / 20 cm x 4.25” / 11 cm (10.5” / 27 cm total length including cuff)
Large Extended | 8.5” / 21 cm x 4.25” / 11 cm (11” / 28 cm total length including cuff)

Schematic available in pattern to better illustrate sizing.

Gauge
26 stitches and 28 rows for 4” (10 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking

If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #StarTouchedMittens. Happy knitting, friend!