Oulu Mitts by Caitlin Hunter

Oulu Mitts

Knitting
October 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
100 - 150 yards (91 - 137 m)
S (M, L)- finished circumference at palm 6.5” (7.5”, 8.5”)
English
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Fun, modern mitts perfect for gift giving season- for a friend or to keep yourself! These mitts were inspired by the graphic modern designs of Finnish art and named for the town there where my great-grandmother was born.

Sizing:
Womens S, M, L
Finished mitt measures 6.5” (7.5”, 8.5) circumference at palm. You can make the mitts larger or smaller by changing your guage/needle size if desired.

Yarn:
100-150 yards of worsted weight yarn

Suggested Yarn:
O-Wool Local
Quince and Co. Owl
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter

Needles:
US Size 7 (4.5mm) and US 6 (4.0mm) or as needed to obtain gauge
Instructions are given for Magic Loop method, but you can use DPNs if preferred.

Gauge:
24 sts and 31 rows over 4” (10cm) in colorwork pattern on larger needles.

Notions:
Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools