Designed for all ages, these mittens are inspired by the pools left behind when the tide goes out, a favourite place to explore ocean life. The “bubble” texture is created through alternating slipped stitch textures using two colours of yarn. In particular, these are a great option for using variegated and speckled yarns, as the texture helps break up the colours.

MATERIALS
Approximately 140 (154, 172, 191, 210) yds / 128 (141, 157, 175, 192) m worsted weight yarn; 64 (71, 79, 88, 96) yds / 59 (65, 72, 80, 88) m MC, 75 (83, 92, 103, 113) yds / 69 (76, 84, 94, 103) m CC. Samples shown in Knit Picks Swish Worsted, 110 yds / 100 m per 50 g ball, in “Rainforest Heather” (Adult) and “Delft Blue” (Toddler) for MC, The Yarns of Rhichard Devreize Fynn Worsted 180 yds / 165 m per 85 g skein in “Kristin” (Adult) and “Lake of Bays” (Toddler) for CC.

4.5 mm (US 7) needles for knitting in the round
5.0 mm (US 8) needles for knitting in the round
Or size required to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle

GAUGE
26 sts and 48 rnds = 4” / 10 cm
In stitch pattern with 4.5 mm (US 8) needles.
This gauge appears tighter than typical for a worsted yarn—this is due to the slipped stitch pattern.

SIZES
Baby (Toddler, Child/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
Finished hand circumference: 4.75 (5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5)” / 12 (14, 17, 19, 22) cm

SKILL LEVEL
Experienced beginner
Skills required: knitting in the round, decreasing, slipped stitches, picking up stitches