Galaxy Mittens by Kate Donaldson

Galaxy Mittens

Knitting
February 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
38 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, in colorwork pattern, with larger needle
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
200 - 300 yards (183 - 274 m)
One Size
English
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Swirling galaxies on a field of black bring to mind star-lit,
crisp winter nights in this pair of fair-isle mittens.

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 4” (8” total circumference)
Length: 9¼”

MATERIALS
- 1 skein each of Leading Men Fiber Arts Showcase
100% Superwash Merino; 490 yd per skein in Darkest Hour (Color A) and Royalty (Color B)

  • Scrap yarn for Peasant Thumb
  • 1 set US 0/2mm double-point needles OR 2 16” US 0/2mm circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
  • 1 set US 1/2.25mm double-point needles OR 2 16” US 0/2mm circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
  • Yarn needle

GAUGE
38 sts/42 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, in colorwork pattern, with larger needle

ABBREVIATIONS
PM = place marker
Sts = stitches

See PDF pattern for chart symbols

Special thanks to Larissa Kennedy (test knitter) and Steven Fegert (hand-dyed yarn) for their support of this pattern!

©2015 Kate Klemp