Ups and Downs Stripe Mitten by Kate Atherley

Ups and Downs Stripe Mitten

Knitting
June 2018
yarn held together
Worsted
+ Worsted
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch with yarn held double
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
438 yards (401 m)
Hand Circumference—6 (6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9)"
English

Stripes of all kinds take center stage with this hat and mittens set. Corrugated ribbing, or ribbing worked with two colors, is worked first; then rounds of stripes are knit, including a pop of color.

finished measurements
Hand Circumference—6 (6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9)“
Length—Adjustable to fit.

yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 1 ball each #3334 Cast Iron (C1) and #3300 Snow (C2) and a small amount #3336 Nasturtium (C3)

needles and notions
1 set (4) each double-pointed needles, sizes 8 (5.00 mm) and 9 (5.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
1 stitch marker
Waste yarn to hold thumb sts
Tapestry needle
2 stitch markers

gauge
16 sts and 24 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needles with the yarn held double