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Inspired by the happiness symbol, or St. John’s Cross, which Elsebeth Lavold discusses in relation to Viking artifacts in her book, Viking Patterns for Knitting: Inspiration and Projects for Today’s Knitter. Happiness Mittens feature an optional lining for extra warmth and softness. Prefer happy feet over happy hands? Check out my coordinating Happiness Socks!

Women’s S: worsted weight yarn & US 6 needles:
Blocked: 7.5“ / 19 cm circ, 20 sts & 41 rows = 4“ / 10 cm
Women’s L: woolen style aran yarn & US 6 needles:
Blocked: 8.25“ / 21 cm circ; gauge of 17 sts & 38 rows = 4“ / 10 cm

MATERIALS:
Worsted or Aran weight yarn
Shown above in handspun 2-ply romney wool yarn with glitz, lined size Women’s L, 153 yds/ 76 g used MC & angora CC 120 yds/ 21 g used
Finished Yarn: MC: 2-ply; approx. 140 (160) yds / 128 (146) m; 915 ypp; 8-9 wpi; light Aran weight.
Commercial alternative:
Cascade 220 worsted weight 185 yds (169 m)/ 84 g used for Women’s S
Caron Simply Soft aran weight 204 yds (187 m)/ 110 g used for Women’s L
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch Markers
Cable needle
Smooth cotton waste yarn
Optional stitch holder
Tapestry needle

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LINED MITTENS:
fingering CC yarn for lining: shown in 2-ply angora; approx 100 (125) yds / 90 (114) m; 2585 ypp; 15 wpi
US 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles
Crochet hook size 4 mm (for provisional cast-on; size not crucial)

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