Queen Beaver Mitts by Brienne Moody

Queen Beaver Mitts

Knitting
March 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Colorwork Chart
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
50 yards (46 m)
Sizes Designed to Fit: Adult S (M). Approximately 8 (9.25)” / 20 (23) cm circumference and 8 (8)” / 20.25 (20.2.5) cm tall.
English
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Yarn Recommendations
The yarn recommendations listed below are a result of my best estimation. They are approximate. Gauge and substitutions will affect the amount you’ll need.

Main Color: Magpie Fibers Swanky DK (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon 250 yards/ 115 grams), 1 Skein Evil Beaver (brown)

Contrast Color: Magpie Fibers Swanky DK (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon 250 yards/ 115 grams), 1 Skein Fior Di Latte (white)

Or Approximately

Main Color: 78 yards / 55 meters DK Yarn

Contrast Color: 35 yards / 40 meters Dk Yarn

Gauge
24 stitches and 26 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Colorwork Pattern on larger needles.

Suggested Needles*

  • US Size 5 / 3.75 mm double pointed needles or a long, circular needle (for the Magic Loop Method) suitable for small circumference knitting for the cuff & thumb ribbing.
  • US Size 6 / 4 mm double pointed needles or a long, circular needle (for the Magic Loop Method) suitable for small circumference knitting for the body of the mitt and thumb. Always choose the needle size that you need in order to obtain the pattern’s gauge.

Sizes
Designed to Fit: Adult S (M). Approximately 8 (9.25)” / 20 (23) cm circumference and
8 (8)” / 20.25 (20.2.5) cm tall.

Notions

  • 1 Stitch Marker to mark BOR
  • Highlighter Pen (optional - for highlighting your size’s instructions)
  • Highlighter Tape (optional - to keep your place in the pattern)
  • Measuring Tape
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Smooth Scrap Yarn for the Afterthought Thumb Setup
  • Wool Wash and Blocking Mat

Techniques Used

  • Long Tail Cast On Method
  • Knitting in the Round on Double Pointed Needles
  • Jogless Colorwork
  • Afterthought Thumb Technique
  • Latvian Braid Technique