Cuffs / Fingerless Mitts "Winter's Dreams", knitting pattern

“The flowers of spring are winter’s dreams!" (Khalil Gibran)

Arm warmers are a nice accessory, especially in the transition period, when you don't really want to wear gloves anymore, but still want to have warm hands. The Lace Pattern with the small bobbles reminded me of sprouting tulips, which slowly but steadily push themselves out of the ground after the cold season and soon bloom. In bright colours they defy the last winter winds and let us already imagine spring!

The arm warmers are knitted in rounds and rows. 2 different Lace Patterns with small bobbles form the decorative element while a Rib Stitch Pattern provides good fitting. 2 variations are described: Cuffs (without thumb hole) and fingerless mitts with thumb hole.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

Basic knowledge and some practice in knitting is all you need. All steps are explained in detail. Patterns are charted and written. For techniques that might not be quite so familiar - such as the Elastic bind Off - links to helpful videos are included.

You will receive a detailed knitting instruction over 10 pages in English, with material specifications, yarn alternatives, charts, row by row descriptions, helpful tips, links and photos.

Size Information

One Size fits most! Hand circumference 15,5 – 21 cm. The size is given by needle size!

Materials List

Original-Yarn:

• DROPS: 50 g = 1 ball „Sky“ (74% Alpaca, 18% Polyamide, 8% Wool, Yardage 190 m = 208 yd/50 g) colorway Curry mix (= Color-No. 17) or Haselnut mix (= Color-No. 11) or Seagreen mix (= Color-No. 06) or color of your choice.
• Or LANG YARNS: 50 g = 2 balls „Novena“ (50% Wool, 30% Alpaca, 20% Polyamide, Yardage 110 m = 120 yd/25 g) colorway Petrol (= Color-No. 0088) or color of your choice.
• Or any other DK weight yarn with 20-22 stitches/4” = 10 cm on needle US 4 - 6 / = 3,5 - 4mm

Needles: DPN‘s US 2,5 – 6 = 3 – 4 mm (see size-table above)

Notions:

• 2 - 4 Stitch Markers
• 1 Crochet Hook US 4 = 3,5 mm (For the version with thumb hole).

Additional Details by the Author

COPYRIGHT & DESIGN: Annette Aue, 2020, all rights reserved. FAIR PLAY: Any duplication, transmission, sale to third parties and commercial use of this pattern is prohibited.