Whorling Down Mittens by Katie Piche

Whorling Down Mittens

Knitting
September 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
in Colourwork
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
300 yards (274 m)
7.5-8” palm circumference
English
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Meant for the cold winters of Canada, these peppy colour work mittens should help bring a smile to your face on the chilly days you need to keep your fingers warm! If knit to gauge, these mittens can be knit twice from the same two skeins; simply switch the main and contrast colours, and you can get fraternal mitten pairs from your two skeins of yarn!

Yarn: Ancient Arts Yarn Socknado, 80%/20% Superwash Merino/Nylon, 385yd/350m; MC Birch Leaves, CC Russian Blue

Gauge: 9st and 8 rows/1” (2.5cm) in colour work

Sizing: One Size

Yardage: MC 200yd/183m; CC 100yd/92m

Needles: US 1/2.25mm & US 2/2.75mm needles - circular or DPNS
OR needles to get gauge

Notions:
Beginning of Round stitch marker
Yarn Needle
Stitch holder