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Flowerknot Mittens
Flowerknot mittens are knitted from the cuff up, making thumb gusset increases at one side of the mitten. The thumb is worked last, after the main part of the mitten is finished. Note that there is a significant size difference between Size 1 and Size 2.
Size
1 (2)
Finished mitten measurements
Hand circumference: 18 (21) cm 7 (8.25) inches, blocked, without stretching. Length adjustable. The mittens are intended to be worn with approximately 0 – 2 cm / 0 – 0.75 inches of negative ease.
Yarn
Approximately 160 – 200 meters /175 – 220 yards or 40 – 60 grams of fingering weight yarn, and 150 – 210 meters / 165 – 230 yards or 25 – 35 grams of lace weight yarn held together or a single strand of suitable yarn that gives you the correct gauge.
Sample mittens are knit in yarnbylaurelknits SuperSock in colorway Wonderland (85% SW Merino, 15% Nylon; 400 meters / 440 yards per 100g) and Udu in colorway Wonderland (75% Brushed Suri Alpaca, 25% Silk; 300 meters / 328 yards per 50g) held together.
Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 at least 80cm / 32 inch circular needle for using Magic Loop Technique or size needed to obtain gauge
Optional: DPNs in the same size if preferred for the thumb.
Gauge
28 sts and 38 rounds = 10cm / 4 inches worked in stockinette stitch, on 3.5 mm / US 4 needle, in the round, blocked. The width of size 1 cable pattern is 8 cm / 3.25 inches over 28 sts.
Notions
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DPNs (optional)
scrap yarn
stitch markers
tapestry needle
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