Open Hearted Mitts are designed to initiate the knitter into the world of stranded colourwork knitting, also known as fairisle; building skills and confidence to approach more challenging colourwork projects. ✔️decode stranded/ fairisle charts✔️colour dominance✔️afterthought thumb Materials4 mm circular needle 80cm or double pointed needlesMain Colour (MC): approx 50g Fiberspates Vivacious DK in Heavenly (100% superwash wool, 230m) or equivalentContrast Colour (CC): approx 50g Fiberspates Vivacious DK in Blueberry Imps (100% superwash wool, 230m) or equivalent30 cm waste yarn for afterthought thumbNotions: stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle etc Gauge20 sts x 30 rows= 10cm x10cm in colourwork About the Designer: Dear PruPru Raymond is a qualified educator and creative who has been knitting since childhood. Knitting is her daily mindfulness practice, a creative outlet and an act of craftivism. She looks forward to her knitting workshops as a space for people to expand social and neural connections through creating.
