Kennebecasis Mittens by Heather Desserud

Kennebecasis Mittens

Knitting
June 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 11 rows = 1 inch
in stranded stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
small, large
English
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In spring, delicate blue and white bluets appear along the roadsides in the Kennebecasis River Valley. These mittens were inspired by Victorian china patterns and the flowers of a New Brunswick spring.

Materials:
Set of 5 DPNs, size 2.25 mm (small) or 2.5 mm (large)
~ 150-200 yds of Main Colour (fingering weight)
~ 150-200 yds of Contrast Colour (fingering weight)
Tapestry needle; 2 scrap pieces of yarn for thumb.

Small:
11 sts and 11 rows = 1” across palm
Final measurements: 3 ½” across by 9 ½” long

Large:
9 sts and 9 rows = 1” across palm
Final measurements: 4” across by 11” long