What you'll need
| To fit hand circumference, in: | 6.75-7.0 | 7.25-8.0 |
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Tanis Fiber Arts Blue Label fingering weight - any
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1 | 1 |
Product Description
Many knitters in the city of Toronto are well familiar with Queen Street, since it is home to a number of favourite yarn shops! Throughout the year it’s always practical to have a pair of fingerless mitts tucked away in a pocket or purse when you’re bustling around the city. Why not knit a pair that really stands out in the crowd? These cables and bobbles are a pleasure to work and even more enjoyable to wear.
Choose one of the many beautiful shades of Tanis Fiber Arts Blue Label sock yarn or Purple Label cashmere sock yarn, or substitute your preferred fingering-weight yarn.
MATERIALS • Tanis Fiber Arts Blue Label fingering weight [80% superwash merino/20% nylon, 385m/420yds per 115g/4oz skein], 1 skein (shown in Lemongrass colourway) • 2.5mm needles, in set of 4 double-pointed needles (DPNs) OR long 32”-40” circular for working Magic Loop
Queen St. Mitts by Glenna C
What is Being Made
Queen St. Mitts is a downloadable knitting pattern for a pair of fitted mittens designed by independent designer Glenna C. The pattern offers two sizes—small and medium—that accommodate hand circumferences of 6.75 to 8.0 inches. The two sizes differ primarily in the thumb gusset construction, allowing for a customized fit across a range of hand sizes from 6.75 to 7.0 inches (small) and 7.25 to 8.0 inches (medium).
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental and intermediate techniques. The mittens are worked in the round, which is a core method for creating seamless, tubular garments. Knitters have flexibility in their needle choice for working in the round: they can use a set of four double-pointed needles (DPNs) or a long circular needle worked with the Magic Loop method, depending on personal preference. The pattern includes a thumb gusset, which is a shaping technique that creates room for the thumb by strategically increasing stitches, and the gusset construction differs between the two sizes to accommodate varying hand proportions.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch structure is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat, uniform appearance. The cuff is worked by casting on 59 stitches and joining to work in the round, establishing the foundation for the mittens. Stitch markers are used throughout to help track pattern repeats and maintain accurate shaping, particularly during the thumb gusset increases.
Materials
The pattern recommends Tanis Fiber Arts Blue Label fingering weight yarn in a 4-ply weight. The recommended yarn is a superwash merino and nylon blend (80% superwash merino / 20% nylon) that provides 385 meters or 420 yards per 115-gram or 4-ounce skein. One skein is sufficient to complete the project. The pattern notes that any preferred fingering weight wool yarn of similar yardage and weight can be substituted. Needles required include a set of four 2.5mm double-pointed needles or a 32 to 40-inch long circular needle in 2.5mm (or the needle size needed to achieve proper gauge), along with stitch markers and a cable needle for pattern work.
Gauge
The pattern is worked at a gauge of 32 stitches and 40 rounds over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch on 2.5mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining mittens that fit the intended hand circumferences.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | GlennaC |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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