I really do like this pattern for the mitts. It's easy to read and understand, the mitts come out looking exactly like the original pattern. And they're comfortable. Sadly, these are going to a friend across the pond, as it were...
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The down and dirty details:
Yarn(s): Cascade Cash Vero
Pattern: Notwoven Fingerless Mitts
Purchased: The Yarn Shoppe, Davenport
Needles: size 7 US
Time: for me - 8 hours; for most knitters, 4-6 hours
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