Muskoka Mittens

This design uses simple stitch patterns and shaping and is perfect for the adventurous beginner who’s looking for a bit of a challenge. The garter eyelet cuff and button details add a touch of femininity while the combination of a slip-stitch pattern and alpaca yarn make these mittens very warm and practical.

Sizes:

Women's Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements:

Palm circumference: 6½ (7½, 8½)"

Cuff circumference (unstretched): 5 (5½, 6)"

Length: 10¼ (10¾, 11¼)"

Yarn:

Sport weight yarn: 220 (260, 310) yds

Size Small shown in Sweet Paprika Cambiata (64% alpaca, 36%

wool; 50g/130yds), 100 (100, 150)g Maritime.

Needles:

Size 3 (3.25 mm) set of double-pointed needles

Notions:

Stitch marker

Split-ring or other removable stitch markers (2)

Stitch holder or waste yarn

Yarn needle

4 buttons, 3/8" (9mm)

Gauge:

14 sts and 26 rows = 2" in Garter stitch, worked flat.

15 sts and 30 rows = 2" in Whelk Pattern, worked in the rnd.