Prairie Wool Mittens by Sylvia Olsen

Prairie Wool Mittens

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Knitting
January 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in stranded stockinette stitch in the round
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
140 - 150 yards (128 - 137 m)
Medium woman's hand
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

These mittens don’t just look cozy - they will keep your hands warm in the cold or damp days of winter. The simple geometric design is an old favourite found in colourwork designs all over the world.

Sized to fit medium woman’s hand

Skill Level
Intermediate

Materials
Custom Woolen Mills Prairie Wool Lopi Soft Spun
Gray (MC), Black (CC1), and Natural (CC2)

Needles and notions
Needles: sizes US 9 and 10/5.5 and 6.0 mm double pointed,
or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Ring markers
Tapestry needle

Finished Size
Length: 10 inches (26 cm)
Circumference: 8 inches (20 cm)

Gauge
16 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
Work a gauge swatch in the round and change needle size if necessary