Sakura Blossom Mittens Pattern

{'pattern_name': 'Sakura Blossom Mittens', 'description': 'Stay cozy and stylish with these lovely mittens featuring a delicate cherry blossom motif. Perfect for keeping your hands warm during chilly days while adding a touch of spring beauty.', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'finished_measurements': {'palm_circumference': {'inches': '7.5 inches', 'cm': '19 cm'}, 'mitten_length': {'inches': '9 inches', 'cm': '23 cm'}}, 'materials': {'yarn': {'name': 'Soft Merino Wool Yarn', 'weight': 'DK', 'color': 'White, Pink, Green', 'yardage': {'yards': 200, 'meters': 183}}, 'needles': {'us': 6, 'uk': 8, 'metric': 4}, 'notions': ['Stitch markers', 'Tapestry needle', 'Scissors']}, 'gauge': {'stockinette': '22 stitches x 30 rows = 4 inches'}, 'pattern_notes': ['Mittens are worked in the round from cuff to fingertips.', 'Chart is provided for cherry blossom motif.', 'Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.'], 'instructions': ['Cuff:', 'Using long tail cast on, cast on 32 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of round.', 'Work in 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1) for 2 inches.', 'Hand:', 'Switch to stockinette stitch and knit every round until the piece measures 5 inches from the cast on edge.', 'Begin the cherry blossom motif chart, working the pattern over the next 20 rounds.', 'Thumb Gusset:', 'Next round: K1, M1R, k1, M1L, knit to end of round.', 'Work 3 rounds even in stockinette stitch.', 'Repeat these 4 rounds 4 times total (16 thumb gusset stitches).', 'Hand and Shaping:', 'Knit 8 rounds even in stockinette stitch after completing the thumb gusset.', 'Next round: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1.', 'Repeat the last 9 rounds a total of 3 times (20 stitches remaining).', 'Knit 1 round even.', 'Finishing:', 'Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure on the inside of the mitten.', 'Weave in all ends and block the mittens to measurements.', 'Repeat for the second mitten.']}

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