Latvian Mitten Family by Rebecca Blair

Latvian Mitten Family

Knitting
September 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in charted pattern
US 2 - 2.75 mm
550 yards (503 m)
5 (7, 9)" hand circumference and 6 (10¼, 11¾)" long
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

This sweet trio of mittens is a subtle way to make the whole family match. Worked in fingering-weight wool with lined cuffs, the Latvian Mitten Family was made to keep wearers’ fingers warm.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Finished Size 5 (7, 9)“ hand circumference and 6 (10¼, 11¾)” long.

Yarn Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% targhee-columbia wool; 275 yd 251 m/1¾ oz 50 g): barn owl (brown; MC), 1 skein. Size 5” only: homemade jam (red; CC1), 1 skein. Size 7” only: tartan (teal; CC2), 1 skein. Size 9” only: birdbook (green; CC3),
1 skein.

Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge 32 sts and 38 rnds = 4” in charted patt.

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