Another study of the use of variegated yarns in knitted mittens, this mitten knitting pattern is the perfect simple design for knitters of all levels. Paired with a dark solid, a bright yarn and woven-look slip-stitch gussy up this truly easy knit. With only two pattern rows and no hand shaping, you can have this design started and finished in no time.

Finished Size 7½“ hand circumference and 8¼” long from cuff to tip of fingers. To fit a woman’s small to medium hand.

Yarn
Manos del Uruguay Wool Clàsica (100% wool; 135 yd 123 m/100 g): mulled wine (MC) and #08 black (CC), 1 skein each.

Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Waste yarn; marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge
17¼ sts and 30 rows = 4” in linen st on larger needles.

NOTE: This project is shown on page 70 of Interweave Knits, Fall 2008. The pattern is NOT in the magazine, however. Readers are instructed to find instructions on the website www.interweaveknits.com.

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