Rail Trail Mitts by Kirsten Hipsky

Rail Trail Mitts

Knitting
October 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
9 stitches = 1 inch
in colorwork pattern
US 0 - 2.0 mm
800 - 832 yards (732 - 761 m)
7.5 (8, 8.5, 9)” around upper palm at knuckles, including tip of the thumb
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

The Rail Trail Mitts from Valley Yarns aren’t just convertible - they’re convertibly convertible! The pattern includes directions for fingerless mitts, full mittens, or convertible mitts that turn into mittens with a flip of their tops. The fun colorwork pattern pulls double duty, providing both visual interest and extra warmth and durability.

To fit sizes: XS (S, M, L) (convertible mitts shown in size S)
Hand measurements: 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9)” around upper palm at knuckles, including tip of the thumb

Yarn: 1 skein each of Valley Yarns BFL Fingering - this yarn has been discontinued and is no longer available, colors Hemlock (color A) and Roan (color B)

Needles: set of 5 US size 0 (2.00mm) double pointed needles (dpns) or side needed to get gauge

Gauge: 9 sts = 1” in colorwork pattern