Mitones Iveños (Mittens from Ivo) by Marcia Lewandowski

Mitones Iveños (Mittens from Ivo)

Knitting
September 2006
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
375 yards (343 m)
Adult Medium (approx. 4"/10 cm by 10.5"/27 cm)
English

From Andean Folk Knits: Great Designs from Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador & Bolivia:
Mittens from Ivo. Designed using a motif from the Chuspa Iveña bag, these mittens combine classic black-and-white motifs with a brightly colored cuff reminiscent of Andean textiles. They are perfect for a weekend on the slopes or a long walk on a snowy afternoon.

Materials:
Approximate total: 275 yd/338 m worsted weight wool yarn

  • Color A: 150 yd/135 m in black
  • Color B: 150 yd/135 m in white
  • Colors C, D, and E: 25 yd/23 m each in green, yellow, and orange
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles (4 or 5 needles)
  • Tapestry needle

    Gauge listed is on US size 3 needles.

    Charts Included: 2 - Color chart for main mitten and chart for thumb.