Baker Street Mittens Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Stranded colorworkin simple, regular stripes and checks is easy to knit and shape.These mittens feature an added twisted Latvian braid at the cuff to provide structure.

Finished Size: 8 ¼ (9)” circumference and 10 ½ (10 ¾)” long; to fit women’s (men’s) medium. Salmon mittens shown in smaller size and green mittens shown in larger size.
Yarn: Bergère de France Berlaine (100% wool; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): Smaller size: #219.981 latex (white; MC) and #216.421 vinaigre (salmon; CC), 2 skeins each. Larger size: #219.981 latex (white; MC) and #220.431 serpolet (green; CC), 2 skeins each.
Yarn Weight: #3 – Light
Needles: Smaller size. size 3 (3.25 mm): 32″ circular (cir) or set of 4 or 5 doublepointed (dpn). Larger size. size 4 (3.5 mm): 32″ cir or set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge: Smaller size: 26 sts and 29 rnds = 4″ in colorwork patt. Larger size: 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4″ in colorwork patt.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2010