Flipper Mitts by Silka Burgoyne

Flipper Mitts

Knitting
September 2011
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch worked in the round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
442 yards (404 m)
Fits Child: 5 (5.5, 6)" hand circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Interweave SKU: EP5219

Variable width makes for playful stripes in the Flipper Mitts, while wool-and-silk sock yarn makes for cozy hands. (Interweave)

Finished Size: 5 (5. , 6)“ hand circumference. Mittens shown measure 5.”.

Yarn: Quince and Co. Tern (75% wool, 25% silk; 221 yd [202 m]/50 g): #140 columbine (MC) and #139 barnacle (CC), 1 skein each.

Yarn Weight: #2 - Fine

Needles: Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), or two circulars (cir), or one long cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; two buttons.

Gauge: 32 sts and 44 rnds = 4” in St st.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2011