Orkney Winds by Alzbeta Lexova

Orkney Winds

Knitting
November 2025
Zufibres Platinum DK
both are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in (K1 tbl, p2)
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
284 - 306 yards (260 - 280 m)
1 (2)
Czech English

Sizes
1 (2)

Finished Measurements
Palm circumference of the mitt: 18.5 (20) cm / 7.3 (7.9) in
Mitts should be made with 0–2 cm (0–0.8 in) negative ease. Sample shown in size 2 on palm with 20 cm (7.9 in) circumference.
Length (with folded hem): 32 cm / 12.6 in

Note: These fingerless mitts are designed to be a little loose on the hands and forearms. If you like a tighter fit, choose smaller size and you can even choose smaller needles.

Gauge
21 sts and 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) in pattern (k1tbl, p2), knit on 3.25 mm (US 3) needles, washed and blocked

Yarn Requirements
135 (145) m / 148 (159) yd / 70 (76) g DK weight yarn in color A
125 (135) m / 137 (148) yd / 56 (60) g DK weight yarn in color B

Needles
3.25 mm (US 3) circular needles, with 80 cm (32 in) or 100 cm (40 in) cable for magic loop for the mitts
3.0 mm (US 2.5) circular needles, with 80 cm (32 in) or 100 cm (40 in) cable for magic loop for the thumb

Notions
3 stitch markers
Piece of yarn, spare cable or stitch holder for putting aside the thumb sts
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Yarn used for the sample

Color A: Malabrigo Rios, 100 % superwash merino (192 m / 213 yd / 100 g)
Color B: Zufibres Platinum DK, 75 % superwash merino, 25 % nylon (225 m / 250 yd / 100 g)
Colorways shown:
Color A: Cielo y Tierra
Color B: Flash Beach