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Designed by Claudia Q for EweKnit

These soft cabled hand warmers are the perfect accessory to wear during the transitioning seasons.

Sizes
S/M (L)
Finished Palm Circumference: 6 (7)” / 15 (18) cm
Length: 6¼ (7)” / 16 (18) cm
To fit snug with approx 1-2” / 2.5-5 cm negative ease

Recommended Yarn
Blue Sky Fibers Suri Merino (Worsted weight; 60% suri alpaca , 40% merino wool; 164 yards / 150 meters per 100g)
1 skein in #431 Ice Cap

Needles
A set of 3.75mm (US 5) Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or needle in your preferred style for working small circumferences in the round (see notes)

A set of 3.5mm (US 4) Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or needle in your preferred style for working small circumferences in the round (see notes)
or needles required to obtain correct gauge

Gauge
16 sts & 15 rows = 2” / 5 cm in K1 P1 Rib on 3.75mm (US 5) needle, slightly stretched

Tools
3 different stitch markers, cable needle, waste yarn, tapestry needle

Techniques Used
Working with DPNs
Long-tail cast-on
Working in the round
Knitting and purling
Working cables
Increasing
Backwards loop cast-on
Binding off

Notes
Handwarmers are worked in the round from the cuff up. The rib fabric is very stretchy and will fit a range of palm sizes. Please choose the size that is slightly smaller than your palm. This pattern is written to use DPNs, however it can also be worked with magic loop or very short circular needles if you prefer.

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