Lychee Mittens by Kate Gagnon Osborn

Lychee Mittens

Knitting
January 2009
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
200 yards (183 m)
one size
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Simple yet effective stripes in complimentary colors of mittens a perfect knit accessory. The pattern may also be used as a starting point for any variety of color options. Use your imagination!

Specifications
YARN

100 yards each 2 colors worsted weight wool or wool blend yarn.
Suggestions:
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown
Ístex Léttlopi
Manos Maxima
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger needles, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 set – US 6 (4mm) DPNs.
1 set – US 8 (5mm) DPNs.
NOTIONS
2 Stitch markers.
SIZE
8” hand circumference, 11.5” total length, including cuff.
SKILLS
Knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing.