Originally published in the Winter 2021 issue of Spin Off Magazine

Keep winter winds at bay with these cleverly constructed, handspun alpaca mittens. The interlocking nature of the gimp yarn’s bumps made for a sturdy, less drafty fabric.

Materials

• Fiber 6 oz medium rose gray (brown) alpaca. Yarn 2-ply gimp; 220 (275, 325) yd; 950 ypp; 12 wpi; DK weight.
• Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm) (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
• Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 31 sts and 36 rnds = 4” in Farrow Rib patt.

Finished Size 71/4 (81/4, 9)“ circumference and 9 (10,
103/4)” tall. Shown in size medium, 81/4” × 10”.

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