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Holly Berry Mittens

Job type	Test knit
Description	The hardy, pretty holly bush shelters delicate winter songbirds - and now you can shelter your hands in these cute holly mitts. Constructed with a simple stockinette stitch, embossed with a holly leaf cable motif with berries popping down the centre, these mitts will draw the eye and repel the cold through the darkest winter. They feature a gusseted palm and bobbles on top of the hand. Suggested yarns first and second yarns held together) First Yarn: Lamana Como Grande. 100% Superfine Merino. Worsted weight, in colour Moss Green. Approx 130 (147, 161) yards / 119 (137, 147) meters. Second Yarn: Knitting For Olive, Soft Silk Mohair. 70 % mohair - 30 % silk. Lace weight in colour Bottle Green. Approx: 133 (138, 143) yards / 122 (126, 131) meters. Yarn for bobbles: Zen Mindfulknits, 100% cotton. Worsted weight, in colour Tulip. Approx: 1 yards / .9 meters. (any worsted weight scrap yarn will do): Needles - Small circular (9" / 23cm) in size 3.5 mm / US 4 for cuff and 4.5mm / US 7 for the length of the mitten. Optionally, Dpns, or Magic Loop can be used. Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holder/scrap yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends Gauge - 20 stitches x 26 rows = 4 x 4" / 10 x 10 cm, worked flat in stockinette using a needle sized 4.5mm / US 7. Sizes S(M, L) - Circumference 6.25(7.5, 8.25) / 16 (19, 21) cm and length 9.5 (9.5, 10)"/24 (24, 25)cm. (Length is customizable). Notes - To Finish the top of the mitten or when working the thumb, switch to Dpns / Magic Loop if preferred.
Difficulty	Moderate
Due date	2024-12-31
Craft	Knitting
Test secrecy	Postable
Pattern access	The pattern for this test will be sent to you by email. This means the designer will have access to your email address for this purpose. By applying for this test, you are allowing Yarnpond to show your email address to this designer for the purposes of sending you the pattern document only. The designer may not add you to their mailing list or send you marketing emails without you providing approval for them to use your address for that purpose. Designers found to be abusing their access to testers emails will be excluded from Yarnpond.
Advertiser	Key Knits
Spots available	3
Sizes required	S (M, L) : 3 testers needed
Finished measurements	Sizes S(M, L) - Circumference 6.25(7.5, 8.25) / 16 (19, 21) cm and length 9.5 (9.5, 10)"/24 (24, 25)cm. (Length is customizable).
Gauge	20 Sts x 26 Rows in stockinette.
Charted or written pattern	Both
Skills required	Basic knit and purl. Cables, bobbles, and a textured rib on the cuff. Ability to increase and decrease stitches for shaping. Working in the Rnd on small needles, Dpns, or magic loop.
Construction type	From the cuff to top, worked in the round.
Required or recommended yarn	Worsted weight wool and mohair held together. Any scrap yarn for the bobbles witll do. Or knitters choice as long as gauge is met.
Yardage	263-304. Thats a total of the yarns held together. Otherwise it is Approx 130 (147, 161) yards / 119 (137, 147) meters for the main yarn alone.
Tools required	Needles: Small circular (9" / 23cm) in size 3.5 mm / US 4 for cuff and 4.5mm / US 7 for the length of the mitten. Optionally, Dpns, or Magic Loop can be used. Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holder/scrap yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends
Ownership of the finished item	The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker	Here is what I’m looking for: 1. Complete the test knit and send any notes by December 31st :) 2. If you have Instagram, post a progress photo and one finished photo on Instagram on or before the release date in order to help me promote the pattern, which is so appreciated. 3. Tag me in the photo @knitsbykeyknits and please use #keyknits and #hollyberrymittens in your posts so I can share and see them! 4. Finally, upload a project to Ravelry. The feedback I’m hoping you can provide: 1. Were there any grammatical errors? 2. Were there any mathematical errors? 3. What needle size did you use to meet gauge? 4. How many yards of yarn did you use? Yards are preferred rather than ounces or grams. Here’s a tutorial to help https://hearthookhome.com/calculate-yarn-yardage-weight/ 5. Was there anything that could be explained better?
Rewards from the designer	The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers As a thanks for all your help and hardwork, when you complete the pattern on or before the deadline you will receive a thank you pattern from my collection of your choosing.

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