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PATTERN INFORMATION
Thumbs Up are fingerless mittens that are knit starting from the thumb. The hand, in squishy garter stitch combined with diagonal cables, is worked around the thumb, forming a square. When it reaches the desired width, the square is folded and its two sides are joined on the bind off row.

DK weight yarn makes the mittens both warm and a very quick knit. For the best results, use a solid or semi-solid colourway - I used Miss Babs Yowza in Honey Cake.

Sizes
1 (2, 3)
Finished hand circumference: 16 (18, 20) cm/ 6.5 (7.25, 8) in.
Finished length: 22 (24, 26) cm/8.75 (9.5, 10.5) in.
Shown in size 2 with no ease. To be worn with no ease
or slight negative ease.

Yarn
1 (1, 2) skein(s) of Miss Babs Yowza Mini (100% superwash merino wool, 182 m/199 yds per 80 g) in Honey Cake or 170 (180, 200) m/190 (200, 220) yds of DK weight yarn.

Gauge (blocked)
Garter stitch: 20 sts and 40 rnds = 10 cm/4 in, with larger needle(s)
2x2 rib stitch: 22 sts and 34 rnds = 10 cm/4 in, with smaller needle(s), slightly stretched

Needles and Notions
4 mm/US 6 needle(s) in preferred style for knitting small circumferences, or size to obtain garter stitch gauge (larger needles)
3.5 mm/US 4 needle(s) in preferred style for knitting small circumferences, or size to obtain 2x2 rib gauge (smaller needles)
1 stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

Skills Needed
Long tail cast-on, knit, purl, picking up sts, increases, German short rows.