Mighty mitts

YOU WILL NEED

■ Scheepjes Merino Soft (50% merino wool, 25% microfibre, 25%acrylic, 50g/105m) Lautrec (630) See table for measurements and yarn quantities

■ A 4mm (USG/6) hook

■ Stitch markers

For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en

TENSION

18 sts and 20 rounds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension

ABBREVIATIONS

post-tr join Work the post st in patt to last 2 loops on hook, insert hook into beg post tr of round, yrh, draw through this stitch and all loops on hook

BPtr2tog *Yrh, insert hook around post of st indicated from back, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook; rep from * once more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook

For a full list, see page 88

Get your hook into something really practical with these fingerless mittens. Keeping your wrists covered stops those chilly drafts going up coat sleeves, and snug wrists mean