Flamingo Sunrise Mittens by Kuki Knits

Flamingo Sunrise Mittens

Knitting
February 2019
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
120 - 150 yards (110 - 137 m)
Medium
English
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Fanciful places, dreamy sunsets, balmy flora and flamingos in love.
A dramatic sunrise effect in the background is achieved by using Lang Novena Color yarn with interesting colour repeats.
This pattern is recommended for knitters who have experience with stranded colorwork, reading from charts, knitting in the round, and adding duplicate stitch.

Finished measurements
Women’s Medium
Width: approx 7” / 18 cm around at widest point of palm
Length: 6.5” / 17 cm

Materials

  • Around 120 yards of MC (light blue or gradient) in fingering/sock weight yarn
  • Around 50 yards of each CC ( green, pink and brown) in fingering/sock weight yarn
  • US size 3 (3.25mm) DPNs or circular needle for Magic Loop method, OR size required to get gauge
  • US size 2 (2.75mm) DPNs or circular needle for Magic Loop method, for finishing ribbing
  • Tapestry Needle, Stitch Marker, Stitch Holder

Gauge
8 sts/inch over stranded pattern after blocking

Skills required

  • Knitting in the round
  • Chart reading
  • Stranded knitting
  • Basic increases
  • Picking up stitches
  • Duplicate stitch

Sizes and fit notes
You can achieve size S or L by changing the size of the needles:
SMALL - US 1, 2.5 / 2.25, 3.0 mm
LARGE - US 2.5, 4 / 3.0, 3.5 mm