Stay cozy and stylish with these Whiskered Wonders Mittens! These cute mittens feature a colorful cat design that is sure to make you smile on even the chilliest days. The pattern includes detailed instructions for knitting and crocheting the mittens, as well as charts for the cat design. Whether you're a cat lover or just looking for a fun and unique accessory, these mittens are a purrfect choice!
", 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'size_available': 'One size fits most (Adult)', 'materials_needed': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Yarny Delights', 'weight': 'Medium', 'colorways': ['Grey Heather', 'Fluffy White', 'Purr-fect Pink', 'Tabby Teal', 'Calico Cream']}, 'hook': {'us': 'Size H-8 / 5mm', 'uk': 'Size 6', 'metric': '5mm'}, 'needles': {'us': 'Size 6 / 4mm', 'uk': 'Size 8', 'metric': '4mm'}, 'other_supplies': ['Yarn needle', 'Stitch markers', 'Polyester fiberfill']}, 'gauge': '18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch', 'pattern_notes': ['These mittens are worked in the round from the cuff to the fingertips.', 'Cat design is charted for colorwork - choose your favorite colors!', "Feel free to customize the colors to match your own cat's fur pattern!"], 'instructions': [{'section_title': 'Cuff', 'section_instructions': 'Using the smaller needles and Grey Heather yarn, cast on 32 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
'}, {'section_title': 'Hand', 'section_instructions': 'Switch to larger needles. Work in stockinette stitch for 5 rounds. Begin cat design chart, working according to the colorwork chart. Continue in stockinette stitch until mitten measures 7 inches from cast on edge.
'}, {'section_title': 'Decrease Rounds', 'section_instructions': 'Round 1: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (24 stitches)
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (16 stitches)
Round 4: Knit.
Round 5: K2tog around. (8 stitches)
'}, {'section_title': 'Finishing', 'section_instructions': 'Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining 8 stitches and pull tight to close the top of the mitten. Weave in all ends. Repeat for second mitten.
'}]}