Complementary Mittens 

a quick set of fraternal twins

$5.00

Complementary colors create a vibrant contrast when placed together. The Complementary mittens are the perfect go-with-anything project. Knitting a hat? You need mittens with that. Knitting a cowl? You need some mittens. Choose two complementary colors for this complementary knit, and watch the yarn dance as you work the simple colorwork design. Knit the mittens identically, or as fraternal twins. Let your yarn guide you on a color wheel adventure.

SIZES : 
one size
The size of these mittens can be changed by adjusting the gauge provided below.

YARN : 
Anzula BURLY  (80% merino, 10% nylon, & 10% cashmere 100 yards / 114g) or other bulky weight yarn
Main Color: 65 yards
Contrasting Color: 65 yards

FINISHED DIMENSIONS : 
Circumference: 8 inches
Length: 9.75 inches

NEEDLES : 
US 10 (6mm) & US 9 (5.5mm) DPNs or other small circumference needles in size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE :
16 stitches & 16 rows = 4 inches in COLORWORK motif on LARGER needles

NOTIONS : 
scrap yarn & tapestry needle

SKILLS : 
knitting in the round, stranded colorwork

LEVEL : 
adventurous beginner