The Doirlinn by Kate Davies Designs

The Doirlinn

Knitting
September 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in colourwork in the round
US 2 - 2.75 mm
547 yards (500 m)
S (M)
English
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The Doirlinn

Like their namesake continually shifting between two elements of land and water, these nifty mitts swiftly transform into cosy flip-top mittens to keep your fingers warm

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball)

A Lochan: 2 x 25g balls
Plus 1 ball of each of the following shades:
B Cowslip
C Cranachan
D Garth
E Hirst
  
Needles and notions
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Below gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Gauge-size dpn
Waste yarn (for holding stitches)
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
2 small buttons
Short length of worsted spun sport or DK weight yarn in preferred shade (for button loop)
 
Gauge
34 stitches and 38 rounds to 10cm / 4in over pattern on gauge-size needle(s)
Use 2.75mm needle(s) as a starting point for swatching.


Sizes
Small (Medium) to fit adult hand with 16.5-18cm / 61/2 -7in (19-21.5cm / 7½ -8½in) circumference
Shown in the small size

Pattern notes
These flip-top mitts (or mittens) begin with a twisted rib cuff. The hand is worked from a colourwork chart, with stitches inserted for an afterthought thumb. Stitches are increased and put on hold for the flip top; the top of the mitt is completed with a few rounds of rib, then the flip top is completed from a separate chart. The thumb is picked up and finished with a few rounds of stockinette, a button is stitched neatly into place, and i-cord lends a neat finish to the flip top opening. A simple yarn loop secures the button. Charts are read from right to left throughout.