Study Buddy Mitts

Size: S/M (L/XL)  To Fit Hand Circumference: Approx 7-7.5 (8-8.5)”/18-19 (20-22) cm  Measure around your palm under your knuckles, excluding your thumb.  Finished Measurements:  Circumference: 6.25 (7.5)”/16 (19) cm  Length: 7.25 (8)”/18 (20) cm  Note: adjusting size is easy – visit my tips page for more details!  Gauge: 15 sts & 28 rows = 4” in Garter St*  *Exact gauge is not critical but it will affect your finished measurement and yarn usage.  Yarn: approx 80 (110) yds of Aran/Bulky-weight yarn, shown in Mercado by Berroco (100% Wool; 100g = 164 yds), 1 skein, Verde.  Needles & Supplies: Two pairs of US 10/6 mm 24” circ or straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. US 10.5/6.5 mm 24”/60 cm circ (or straight needles), or 1 needle size larger than that used to obtain gauge (used for cast-on and bind-off).  Stitch markers. Optional: Removable marker (to mark RS of work). Tapestry needle to weave in ends. Construction:  Mitts are worked flat & lengthwise in Garter st A slip stitch/i-cord edge is featured along one of the sides. The thumbhole is created half-way, using a combination of techniques that ensure a stable opening. After body of mitt is completed, stitches are picked up along cast-on edge & mitt is folded in half, using the Three Needle Bind-Off to attach together.