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Looking for some amazing yarn to knit this design? I adored using Miss Babs Killington, which is a blend of Polwarth wool and Tussah silk. I recommend choosing a solid or semi-solid to really let the cables shine!

“When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.” — Wilma Rudolph

The power of the sun brings warmth and life to the earth, but it also has the ability to create joy and happiness. During the cold, dark days of winter, we may need to create our own Solar Power! These cuff-to-fingertip mittens begin with the option for a thick and cozy doubled cuff, then seamlessly transition into patterns of left and right twists created with just a few easy steps– no cable needle required! For a matching set, check out the Solar Power Hat!

SIZES
Adult S, M, L, XL
Finished Palm Circumference: 6.25 (7, 7.75, 8.25)” / 16 (18, 19.5, 21) cm
Finished Total Length: 10.25 (10.75, 11.75, 13)” / 25.5 (27, 29.5, 32.5) cm

To be worn with 0.5-1” / 1.5-2 cm negative ease

YARN
Miss Babs Killington (85% Polwarth Wool, 15% Tussah Silk; 350 yards / 120 grams):

238 yds / 218 m DK weight yarn (Recommended yardage includes 20% more than what was used in the sample)

Sample shown in ‘Old Gold’ (Sample 1) and ‘Kobold’ (Sample 2)

NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5 mm), or as required to meet gauge: DPNs or preferred needles for small circumference knitting

For provisional cast-on and folded cuff: 1 additional set of circular or interchangeable gauge needles, 16” / 40 cm or longer recommended

GAUGE
In Stockinette: 24 sts and 28 rounds = 4” (10 cm)
In Ribbing: 24 sts and 28 rounds = 4” (10 cm)
In Cable Pattern: 24 sts and 34 rounds = 4” (10 cm)

NOTIONS
In Stockinette: 24 sts and 28 rounds = 4” (10 cm)
In Ribbing: 24 sts and 28 rounds = 4” (10 cm)
In Cable Pattern: 24 sts and 34 rounds = 4” (10 cm)

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate; this pattern is a bit more involved than the coordinating hat. It includes a detailed tutorial video demonstrating all the skills needed to work the cast-on, join, and cable stitches. If you are a newer knitter, I recommend trying the hat first.

Tech editing by Cathy Susko

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