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Desert Star Mitts

Job type	Test knit
Description	These striking fingerless mitts are knit in the round and feature ribbed cuffs, a gusseted thumb, and a bold color work motif inspired by the beautiful geometric patterns found in Native American artwork. The stranded color work creates a super cozy double-layered fabric via the floats that are carried along the inside of the piece. Worked in a 100% alpaca yarn, you've got the ultimate in softness, warmth, and wearability!
Difficulty	Moderate
Start date	2019-01-25
Due date	2019-02-16
Craft	Knitting
Test secrecy	Postable
Advertiser	Sarah Inskeep Designs
Spots available	6
Sizes required	S, M, L
Finished measurements	Hand Circumference: 7 (7.75, 8.25)” / 18 (19.5, 21) cm. Length: 6.5 (6.75, 7)” / 16.5 (17, 18) cm.
Gauge	25 stitches and 25 rounds = 4" / 10 cm on larger needles, worked in the round in Desert Star color work pattern, and measured after wet blocking.
Charted or written pattern	Charted
Skills required	Techniques to indulge in include: Knitting in the round, and stranded color work.
Construction type	Knit in the round.
Required or recommended yarn	Any light worsted/DK weight yarn. Sample is shown in Juniper Moon Farm Herriot, 100% baby alpaca, 218 yards / 199 meters per 100 gram skein in the following approximate amounts: Color 1, #04 Walnut, 35 (40, 45) yards / 32 (37, 41) m; Color 2, #01 Talc, 35 (40, 45) yards / 32 (37, 41) m; Color 3, #03 Bullrush, 44 (64, 84) yards / 40 (58, 77) m.
Tools required	Needles: One set 6 US / 4 mm needles* (or size to obtain gauge in Desert Star color work pattern). One set 5 US / 3.75 mm needles* (or one size smaller than needed for gauge). Use DPNs, two circular needles, or one long circular needle, according to your preferences for small circumference knitting in the round. Notions*: 4 stitch markers (1 unique, 3 matching), and a yarn needle.
Ownership of the finished item	The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker	Feedback questions answered, One digital photo of the finished item, and Completed project in Ravelry linked to pattern.
Rewards from the designer	Exclusive access to a new pattern before it's offered to the public! Opportunity to use your expert knitting skills to help shape this pattern into its best form! Free copy of the finished pattern, and Coupon code for 20% off any other pattern in my Rav Store!
Milestones	The designer has created the following milestones, in order to keep track of progress during the test knit. By marking off each milestone as you complete it, you can easily keep the designer up to date with your progress. 2019-02-01: Completed right mitt 2019-02-08: Completed left mitt

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