Product Description
These mitts require only 2 x 50 meters of yarn!
If you’ve just started spinning, and you have just managed to make your first tiny bit of yarn that resembles fingering weight, this pattern is perfect! Also, you could use those left overs you have from other fingering weight projects.
They are worked in the round, using a circular needle for the magic loop method, or DPNs. Use whatever method you prefer – it’s a great project to practice your magic loop skills.
Mirror Mitts by Dieuwke Schack-Mulligen
What is Being Made
Mirror Mitts are a pair of fingerless mittens designed as an ideal project for knitters working with minimal yardage. These mitts require only approximately 100 meters total of yarn (50 meters each of two contrasting colors), making them perfect for using up leftover fingering weight yarn from other projects or for knitters who have recently begun spinning their own yarn. The finished mitts are one-size medium, measuring approximately 19 centimeters around the hand at the widest point, with adjustable sizing instructions provided for customization.
Techniques Used
Mirror Mitts are worked in the round, allowing knitters to practice and refine their preferred circular knitting method. The pattern accommodates multiple techniques, giving knitters flexibility in their approach. The magic loop method using a circular needle is highlighted as an excellent skill-building opportunity for those looking to practice this technique. Alternatively, knitters may use double-pointed needles (DPNs) if that is their preferred method for working small circumference projects in the round.
Stitches and Construction
The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for an intermediate-level project. The mitts feature a two-color design using contrasting yarns (designated as C1 and C2 throughout the pattern), creating visual interest through color work. The construction method allows for trying on the mitts as you progress, with instructions provided for adjusting the finished size up or down based on individual fit preferences.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Approximately 50 meters each of 2 colors of fingering weight yarn (approximately 300 meters per 100 grams), totaling roughly 15 grams of each color
- Needles: 2.5 millimeter circular needles for magic loop method, or double-pointed needles in the same size, depending on preferred technique
- Gauge: 6 stitches and 10 rows equals 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
Difficulty Level
Rated as an intermediate project, Mirror Mitts are suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to work with circular needles and explore techniques like the magic loop method. The small scale and manageable yardage requirements make this an accessible intermediate project that does not demand extensive time commitment.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Designer: | Dieuwke Schack-Mulligen |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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