XOXO Mitts by Donna Kay

XOXO Mitts

Knitting
September 2018
Lace ?
34 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in charted patt on larger needles
US 1 - 2.25 mm
766 yards (700 m)
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $10.49.

The XOXO Mitts are folk-inspired fingerless gloves that will keep your hands warm and your fingers free. They feature stovepipe fingers, a traditional colorwork body, and simple ribbed cuffs. Keep these mitts handy for collecting firewood, driving, and winter walks.

DESIGNER Donna Kay

DIFFICULTY Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE 7 (7.75)” hand circumference, 8.75 (9.5)” long. Mitts shown measure 7″.

YARN Rauma Finullgarn (100% wool; 191 yd / 1.75 oz; #414 charcoal (MC) and #460 marigold (CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by The Yarn Guys.

NEEDLES Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Marker; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 34 sts and 38 rnds = 4″ in charted patt on larger needles.

NOTES These mitts are worked in the round from the cuff up.