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Winter Mittens Needlepoint Pattern

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Instructions for the Winter Mittens Needlepoint Pattern
Winter Mittens Needlepoint Pattern

Winter Mittens Full-Color Needlepoint Pattern

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This full size pillow top pattern is worked on 14-count canvas in a variety of cheerful holiday colors and stitches. It will brighten even the darkest winter days.

This project is worked in continental stitch in 11 colors on 14-count canvas.

Finished Size: Approximately 9.5 x 9.5 inches

Mesh Size: 14-count

Size of Canvas Needed: 15x15 inches

DMC Tapestry Wool: light tan, medium tan, dark red, medium red, light red, dark green, light green, dark blue, medium blue, yellow and white

Try using decorative stitches including Hungarian or Mosaic stitch for the background areas, and satin stitch for some of the decorative elements. Chain stitch is perfect for the string connecting the two mittens.

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