Explorer Fingerless Mitts by Lisa Martin

Explorer Fingerless Mitts

Knitting
November 2018
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in reverse stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
90 - 105 yards (82 - 96 m)
Small and Large
English
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These fingerless mitts coordinate perfectly with Explorer Hat. These snug fingerless gloves are sure to keep your hands warm while out and about, or sitting in that cold office.

It is the perfect way to tame down that busy yarn, or make those solids go from boring to interesting. Knit them up in your favorite team colors to show your spirit. A great idea for gifting to everyone on your list.

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Yarns and yardage used:

Color A: Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK, 100% springy twist merino wool, 115 g = 218 yards/200 meters, in Cereal

Color B: Berroco Vintage DK, 52% acrylic/40% wool/8% nylon, 100 g = 290yards/266 meters, in Black Current

Or:
Color A: approx 65-75 yards/60-69 meters of DK yarn
Color B: approx 25-30 yards/23-28 meters of DK yarn

Needles:

US size 4/3.5 mm 32”/81 cm circular for magic loop or DPN’s
US size 6/4 mm 32”/81 cm circular for magic loop, or DPN’s

Gauge:

23 sts and 31 rnds equals 4”/10 cm square in reverse stockinette stitch on larger needle in the round after blocking.

Finished measurements:
Please note that these fingerless mitts were designed to fit snug like a sock so they don’t slide around on your hand while wearing them.

Small size is approx 7”/18 cm around and 7 1/4”/18 1/2 cm long unstretched, fitting a palm 7-7 1/2:/18-19 cm around

Large size is approx 7 1/2”/19 cm around and 7 3/4”/19 1/2 cm long unstretched, fitting a palm 8-8 1/2”/20-21 1/2 cm around

This pattern has be tech edited and test knit. Thank you to everyone who helped with the process.