Checkered Fingerless Mitts by Shyama Nivas

Checkered Fingerless Mitts

Crochet
February 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
Not critical
4.0 mm (G)
200 - 250 yards (183 - 229 m)
Wrist band : 3” (high) x 3” (diameter) ; From bottom to top of glove = 6 ½”
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This is an easy pattern using an easy repeat and can be attempted by advanced beginners. Uses sc, sc-blo, dc and ch sts.

This pattern has been tested using :
a) 4-ply light fingering acrylic yarn, Oswal mills , 25 g / 105 yds each colour ; 4mm crochet hook ;

b) Madejas & Gjestal Baby Ull; 58.7 yards, 8 grams& 63 yards, 16 grams ; 4 mm crochet hook ;
Comments : Clear instructions ;
Skill level by tester : Advanced beginner

c) Knit Picks Gloss – 1 strand didn’t seem like enough, so I held 2 strands together ; 88 g ; 4 mm crochet hook ;
Skill level by tester : Intermediate / advanced beginner

d) Regia Sock 4-ply & Patons Fairytale 4-ply ; Green & yellow DK acrylic from stash ; 13g with 4-ply, 21g with DK ; 4mm crochet hook ;
Comments : Instructions very clear, as always
Skill level by tester : Easy