The Blue Jay Mitts by Hailey Bailey

The Blue Jay Mitts

Crochet
February 2021
Made by Hailey Bailey Classic DK
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Waistcoat stitch
5.0 mm (H)
200 - 220 yards (183 - 201 m)
One size (adult) and customizable sizes
US
English
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Difficulty: Easy/Advanced Beginner

You will need:
Approx. 155-165 yards of DK weight yarn in main color (MC)
Less than 20 yards each of DK weight yarn in 4 contrast colors (CC): White (CC1), Black (CC2), Gray (CC3), and blue (CC4).
Sample: Less than 1 skein of Made by Hailey Bailey Classic DK in Olivine (MC) and less than 1 DK mini skein each in Birch (CC1), Blackbird (CC2), Chimney Swift (CC3), and Tree Swallow (CC4).
Size H/5mm crochet hook
2 stitch markers
Scissors
Yarn needle

Stitches used:
Chain (ch)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Single crochet (sc)
Waistcoat stitch (wc)
Waistcoat 2 together (wc2tog):
Pattern includes photo tutorials on the waistcoat stitch and crochet colorwork.

Finished dimensions: (after blocking)

Mitt width: 3.75”

Mitt length: 8.75”

Thumbhole opening width: 2”

Thumb portion length: 1”

Note: Mitt is made to fit comfortably around the widest portion of your hand (just below the thumb), with a looser fit at the wrist. Instructions are provided to customize the size of your mitts if you need a larger or smaller size.