Mitts Knitted On 2 Needles by Patons & Baldwins

Mitts Knitted On 2 Needles

Knitting
January 1950
DK (11 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
in pattern stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
185 - 370 yards (169 - 338 m)
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 years
English

Basic mitten “recipe” knitted flat on two needles with customizable options including colourwork, safety cord, embroidery, etc.

Original yarn listed as 2 oz balls
Needle listed as Sz 10 Milward knitting needles - per included chart this is a 3.25 mm needle

Sz 2-4 - width around palm of hand - 4 1/2 ins ( requires 1 ball)
Sz 6-8 - width around palm of hand - 5 1/2 ins ( requires 1 ball)
Sz 10-12 - width around palm of hand - 6 ins ( requires 2 balls)

Variations Pictured:

A. Plain Mitts With Safety Cord
B. Striped Mitts
C. Mitts with Gauntlets Trimmed with Checker Pattern
D. Plain Mitts with Laced Up Backs
E. Plain Mitts with Cross Stitch Embroidery
F. Mitts with Brioche Ribbed Gauntlets
G. Plain Mitts with Embroidery at Wrists