Contrast Blast Mittens by Stephen West

Contrast Blast Mittens

Knitting
October 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches = 4 inches
in slip stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
140 - 260 yards (128 - 238 m)
English
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Collect two colors of DK weight yarn to knit these graphic mittens. There are three sizes, each with a different circumference, and the length of each size is customizable. Begin with a ribbed cuff and continue into the easy-to-knit slip stitch pattern, which forms a bold zig zag motif. These mittens are quick to knit, making them perfect for gift giving or a special treat for yourself as you take long winter walks or bike rides.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished Measurements
6 (7, 8.5, 10)′′ / 15 (18, 22, 25)cm hand circumference.
The cuff and hand lengths are customizable.

The Size 3 mittens (blue) are shown on a 9′′ / 23cm hand circumference. Select a size that is close to your actual hand/palm circumference.

Yarn
DK weight

Yardage
MC - 80 (90, 130, 150)yds / 73 (82, 119, 137)m
CC - 60 (70, 90, 110)yds / 55 (64, 82, 101)m

Shown in
West Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 254yds / 232m per 100g skein)

Blue Mittens
MC - Morgaine (medium blue)
CC - Sea Mist (light blue)

Green Mittens
MC - Green Olive (dark green)
CC - Pickle Juice (light green)

Needles
US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40′′ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge

The Magic Loop method is used for knitting in the round. You can use DPN’s if you prefer.

Watch this Westknits video to assist with the Magic Loop technique.
https://youtu.be/hpFHbHmrCcc

Watch this Westknits video to assist with knitting with DPNs.
https://youtu.be/y9bvVy08PeE

Notions
2 stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle

Gauge
22 sts & 48 rnds = 4′′ / 10cm in slip stitch pattern after blocking
24 sts & 34 rnds = 4′′ / 10cm in 2x2 ribbing after blocking

Pattern Note:
Weave in your ends as you go! Use the Weavin’ Stephen technique, so you don’t have to sew in all the yarn tails from the CC stripes. Watch this Westknits video to assist with this technique.
https://youtu.be/Fz292NAjH2M

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