Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No. 18: Beginnings is the start of all sorts of new fun!

These mitts are a bit of a magic trick: simple rectangles of garter stitch are worked on the bias to create an intriguing slant-y fabric, then strategically seamed with a gap for the thumb. Voilà: mitts that anyone can make, and everyone will love.

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Materials
— Organic Studio Sock by Neighborhood Fiber Co. [4 oz
(113 g) skeins, each approx 400 yds (366 m), 100% machine-washable organic merino]: 1 skein Thomas Circle (gray), Belair (lime), or Truxton Circle (purple)
— Size US 3 (3.25 mm) needles, or size needed to achieve gauge
— Removable stitch marker

Knitted Measurements
— Hand Circumference: 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5)“ [15 (16.5, 18, 19) cm]
— Length: 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5)” [15 (16.5, 18, 19) cm]
— Note: Pattern is adjustable to fit desired hand circumference, measured around the knuckles. For a fitted mitt, work a size that is 1” (2.5 cm) less than your hand circumference.

Gauge
— 24 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) over Garter st (knit every row)

Size
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One Size

Notes
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Mitts are worked in a square, folded in half and seamed, leaving opening for thumb.