Colcannon
Colcannon
Colcannon
Colcannon

Colcannon

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These cozy mittens in two sizes (S/M and M/L) feature a panel motif drawn straight from the kale patch. This stranded colorwork project takes advantage of a deep, nearly solid foreground color to create distinct shapes with highlights in brighter tones. A tweed yarn for the background shade imparts a woodcut effect to the whole composition. Use soft, lofty yarns that will bloom easily for a final result with a consistent surface.

Suggested Yarns: 
Stone Soup DK, Kent DK, or Better Breakfast DK
  
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and elasticity.
  
Finished Size: 
approximately 7(8) inches in circumference (washed and blocked) to fit hands measuring up to 6.5(7.5) inches around palm
  
Note: size may be further refined by using needles one size larger or smaller
   
Yarn requirements: 
Color A: 100(125) yards
Color B: 100(125) yards
  
Gauge: 
21 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on middle needles in Stone Soup DK (unblocked)
   
Note: gauge will be tighter in colorwork pattern 

Needles:
DPNs size 6US (4.0 mm) for body colorwork (or size to obtain correct gauge)
DPNs size 4US (3.5 mm) for cuff (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)
  
Note: two circular needles may be substituted for double pointed needles if desired