This pattern is available on Ravelry . Pawkies is a Scots word for mitts, or fingerless gloves. Pawkies are ideal for taking the chill off your hands on a brisk Autumn day, leaving your fingers free for picking mushrooms or blaeberries, or occasional hand-holds if you are heading high up into the hills. There are two size options (small and large) and a striped version is also available. Yarn Rauma 3-Ply Strikkegarn Shown in Buachaille (100% Scottish Wool; 110m / 120 yds per 50g skein) MC: Between Weathers 1 x 50g skein CC: Ptarmigan 1 x 50g skein Large size used approximately 34g / 75m / 82yds of MC and 16g / 35m / 38yds of CC. Sizes Small (Large) To fit hand circumference: 17.5-20 (20-23) cm / 7-8 (8-9) in Stranded mitten outer circumference: 22 (24.5) cm / 8½ (9¾) in Mitten length: 20.5 (23) cm / 8¼ (9) in Needles and notions US 3 - 3.25 mm US 5 - 3.75 mm US 4 - 3.5 mm 40cm / 16in gauge-size circular needles for Tubular cast-on 40cm / 16in below-gauge-size circular needles for Tubular cast-on (below-gauge-size are 1 size smaller than the needles you require to get the correct gauge) Gauge-size and below-gauge-size needles of your preferred type for working small circumferences. Small quantity of smooth waste yarn. Stitch marker. Tapestry needle. Gauge Small size 26 sts and 29 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stranded stockinette stitch using gauge-size needles. This was achieved using 3.5mm / UK 10-9 / US 4 needles. Large size 23 sts and 26 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stranded stockinette stitch using gauge-size needles. This was achieved using 3.75mm / UK 9 / US 5 needles.
