I'm just updating this post as I'm hoping that the PDF Link is now working correctly from Ravelry, and i have also been asked if I can publish it on my blog ... so here it is Click here for PDF Version There have been many pairs knitted which were just amazing for the competition i ran in conjunction with the pattern release. Thank you again to all the help people gave me with this xxx Easy Kids Hand Warmers By Samantha Goodin This is a quick basic knit pattern to fit 1 - 5 year olds and can be easily adapted to ones uniqueness with addition of different colour yarns, cables, increasing ribbing / stocking stitch length, embellishments or addition of different stitches. It can either be knit in the round or flat then seamed and what better way to use up extra bits of yarn, or keep the kids that extra bit warm in winter. This is the first pattern that I have put together so all feedback is appreciated, Thanks Abbreviations used: k = Knit p = Purl sts = Stitches sm = Stitch Marker Needle Size: 4mm Yarn: 20 grams 8 ply 1 Stitch Marker required when knitting in the round Gauge: 5.5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch in Stocking Stitch Instructions for knitting in the Round: On either DPN’s or Magic Loop Cast on 28 sts (Cable or Long Tail cast on) (in contrast colour) Place stitch marker, Join in round Row 1: [k 2, p 2] continue in pattern to sm Row 2 - 7: Repeat row 1 to establish ribbing band Row 8: p all sts Row 9 - 13: k all sts (in main colour) Row 14: k to sm, turn work Row 15: p back across row to sm (to make thumb gap) Row 16: k to sm, turn work Row 17: p back across row to sm Row 18: k all sts Row 19: k all sts(this row closes the thumb gap) Row 20: k all sts (in contrast colour) Row 21: p all sts Row 22: [k 2, p 2] continue in pattern to sm Row 23 - 26: Repeat row 22 to establish ribbing band Row 27: Cast off in pattern Tie in ends Then repeat for 2nd Hand Warmer Instructions for Knitting Flat: Then seam to create Hand Warmer Cast on 28 sts (Cable or Long Tail cast on) (in contrast colour) Row 1: [k 2, p 2] continue in pattern to end Row 2 - 8: repeat row 1 Row 9: k all sts Row 10: k all sts (in main colour) Row 11: p all sts Row 12 - 20: repeat rows 10 & 11 (using contrast colour on row 20) Row 21: k all sts Row 22: [k 2, p2] continue in pattern to end Row 23 - 26: repeat row 22 Row 27: Cast off in pattern Use tail yarns to sew edge seam, leaving a 6 row gap for the thumb between rows 12 - 17 Tie in ends Then repeat for 2nd Hand Warmer © This pattern is published in recognition of My Nana Brown, whom is my inspiration in knitting and I know it has been a joy for her to see her great grandchildren wearing this design. It has been written for personal use only. It may not be reproduced for sale or any other reason without permission of Samantha Goodin @ http://samssnips.blogspot.com/ Thank you for respecting this.