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Sidewise Mitts
Preview knitting is a little bit like test knitting, but with a few differences that make it similar to an early knit-a-long! Every preview knit will have an application process, and there will be a limited number of spaces available. If you are selected, you will receive the pattern a bit in advance of the pattern release.
You will be expected to...
- Use your own yarn to cast on your project.
- Link your project (with a progress photo) to the pattern page on Ravelry prior to the pattern release.
- Check in with me by sharing your progress on Instagram, updating your project notes on Ravelry, or in the Slack group.
- Complete your project and a short feedback survey by the deadline specified in the details below.
- Add FO photos to your project page upon completion
- (Optional) Be willing to have your project photos shared (with credit) in my newsletter or on social media
You are not expected to...
- Catch errors! (but if you do happen to find any, or parts of the pattern you're finding unclear, I definitely want to know about it!)
- Stress a ton about hitting the deadline - Just let me know if you find yourself running behind. I am happy to accommodate a bit of extra time as long as you stay in consistent communication with updates.
In return, I will...
- Send you my eternal gratitude! You will also receive the final pattern via Ravelry,
along with one other pattern of your choosing upon completion of the post-test survey.
Click the button below to begin your preview application!
You will only be asked to knit ONE mitt during the preview.
Sizes: S (M, L, XL) to fit hand circ up to 7 (7¾, 8½, 9¼)" / 18 (19.5, 21.5, 23.5) cm
Fingering Weight
Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mm (Cuff Braids), US 2 / 2.75 mm (Main)
Gauge: 28 sts and 40 rounds = 4" / 10 cm
Yarn Requirements: 155 (170, 185, 200) yds / 142 (155, 169, 183) m
Worsted Weight
Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm (Cuff Braids), US 4 / 3.5 mm (Main)
Gauge : 21 sts and 31 rounds = 4" / 10 cm
Yarn Requirements: 105 (120, 135, 150) yds / 96 (110, 123, 137) m
Pattern will include detailed written instructions for lateral braid technique, plus video tutorials for visual reference.
Instructions are for one color, but modifications are included for 2 and 3 color mitts.
Construction & Sizing: This mitt is knit from the cuff to the top of the hand with gusset increases for the thumb. When choosing a size, measure around your knuckles at the palm and choose a size that is close to, but not smaller than, this measurement.
Note: All timeline information is listed in the application itself.
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