Numida Mitts

Numida Mitts were designed with an adorable feather motif inspired by the beautiful, helpful, and comical Guinea Fowl. They are knit from cuff to hand, using stranded colorwork to create the lovely feathers on the arms.

YarnMC: Approx 160 (200, 240) yd / 146 (183, 219) m fingering weight yarn CC: Approx 36 (45, 55) yd / 33 (41, 50) m fingering weight yarn Suggested Yarn: The Lamb & Kid Kiddo (85% merino wool superwash/15% nylon, 220 yd {201 m} / 50 g); Sample used 1 skein in colorway Concrete and 1 skein in colorway Downy for size 7.25” / 18 cm

Gauge28 sts and 38 rounds / 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch with larger needle

ToolsSize 4 (3.5 mm) 9” (23 cm) circular needle (or size needed to meet gauge) Size 3 (3.25 mm) 9” (23 cm) circular needle (or 1 size smaller than gauge needle) 3 stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape

Finished Measurements5.75” (7.25”, 8.5”) / 15 (18, 22) cm circumference; length is adjustable