Classroom: Stitch-Sampler Handwarmers & Ribbed Scarf Using Manos Maxima

The Design “Learn a sampling of stitch patterns” This Churchmouse Classroom First Projects pattern will teach you three essential stitch patterns. For the scarf, you’ll simply alternate two knits and two purls to create handsome vertical ribs. In the handwarmers you'll knit a ridged garter-stitch cuff, a smooth stockinette-stitch hand, and a bit of springy K2/P2 ribbing at the finger edge to echo the scarf. It's easy! The pattern shows you how. PHOTO TUTORIALS IN THIS PATTERN: Changing balls in ribbing. Mattress-stitch seaming in garter stitch and stockinette stitch. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: the long-tail cast-on method, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, combining knits & purls, adding a new ball, binding off in pattern, and weaving in tails. Need help with any of these techniques? See our Learn-To-Knit Companion booklet. The Details FINISHED SIZES Scarf: Approx. 6½"/16.5cm wide x 68"/173cm long, before blocking; 8"/20cm wide after blocking (ribbing will pull in again as you wear it). Handwarmers: Small/Medium: To fit 6½–7½"/16.5–19cm circumference around palm; 6½"/16.5cm long. Medium/Large: To fit 7½–8½"/19–21.5cm circumference around palm; 7"/18cm long. YARN Scarf: Approx. 440 yds/400m of worsted-weight yarn (ball band should suggest a gauge of approx. 18 stitches = 4"/10cm). We used 2 skeins Manos del Uruguay Maxima (219 yds/200m each) in Color 2545 Pewter (on him), Color 2552 Foil (on her). Handwarmers: Approx. 110 yds/100m of worsted-weight yarn (ball band should suggest a gauge of approx. 18 stitches = 4"/10cm.) We used 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima (219 yds/200m) in Color 2545 Pewter (on him), Color 2552 Foil (on her). New sample handwarmers shown in Color 9644 Chrysamthemum. NEEDLES & NOTIONS Scarf: US 8 (5mm) needles (straight or circular), or size needed to obtain gauge. Handwarmers: US 8 (5mm) needles (straight or circular), or size needed to obtain gauge. 1 locking stitch marker or safety pin (handwarmers only). Blunt darning needle to finish. GAUGE Scarf: Approx. 25 sts = 4"/10cm in K2/P2 ribbing, not stretched or pressed. Handwarmers: Approx. 18 stitches/24 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch. Digital Classroom: Stitch-Sampler Handwarmers & Ribbed Scarf pattern. (Download) Printed Classroom: Stitch-Sampler Handwarmers & Ribbed Scarf pattern. (Requires shipping.) US 8 (5mm) 24" Clover bamboo circular needles. COLOR: 2020 Spirulina. Shades of yellow, from gold to chartreuse. COLOR: 2145 Coral. Hot pink. COLOR: 2183 Sweet Potato. Rich glowing orange with splashes of coral. COLOR: 2241 Sand. Sandy taupe with hints of warm wheat. COLOR: 2349 Oxygen. Translucent aqua beach glass. COLOR: 2426 Stratus. Pale hazy sky blue. COLOR: 2451 Ion. Blues from cornflower to cobalt. COLOR: 2545 Pewter. Dark slate blue. COLOR: 2552 Foil. Pale greys, from silver to pewter. COLOR: 2590 Natural. Soft pale cream. COLOR: 2515 Slate. Moody blues and olive greens. COLOR: 9644 Chrysanthemum. Variegated dark rose, gold, tangerine, chartreuse, sage, olive. COLOR: 8673 Fruits of the Forest. Variegated rose, lavender, warm brown, sky, olive, tangerine, coppery orange. COLOR: 5000 Cincuenta. A blend of several shades of purple, finishing with teal, yellow, coral, and pops of blue and orange. COLOR: 6918 Camo. Variegated shades of olive, from light to dark, with hints of sea glass and golden moss. COLOR: 9597 Purple Rain. Variegated blues, purples, and grey, with pops of white and orchid. COLOR: 9775 Marble. Variegated silver, lavender, dusty pink, dusty blue, palest grey, smoke. COLOR: 6761 Agua. Variegated green, bright lime, blue, sea glass, and aqua. COLOR: 7164 Ultramarine. Variegated shades of tealy blues and greens. COLOR: 9850 Fresh Water. A soothing stream of varigated blues. COLOR: 2413 Regatta. Bright admiral blue. COLOR: 2114 Madder. Strawberry red with hints of pink and orange. COLOR: 2500 Black. Timeless black. COLOR: 2199 Carmine. Rich blood orange. COLOR: 2321 Herb. Fresh sage green. COLOR: 2149 Petal. Ballet slipper pink. COLOR: 9515 Midnight Garden. Variegated blues and blacks with pops of pink, orange and sage. COLOR: 7084 Ibiza. Pale shades of peach, periwinkle and pink. COLOR: 9520 Mumbai. Variegated browns with pops of purple, green, and orange. COLOR: 2176 Oxblood. Deep, dark red. COLOR: 2294 Loam. Dark brown. COLOR: 2468 Galaxy Blue. Indigo and washed denim. COLOR: 2631 Concord. Dusty plum. COLOR: 7158 Mixed Berries. Blues, reds, and purples. COLOR: 8881 Beehive. Black, brown, copper, and yellow. COLOR: 9298 Arctic Shadow. Variegated browns, blues, cream, and cobalt.