This pattern is found in Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn and cannot be purchased as an individual download. The book is available for purchase HERE on Indiebound or HERE on Amazon.

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The only thing that can possibly make a skein of self-striping yarn more fun is a coordinating mini skein. I knit these mittens using a “toes and heels” sock set. Since socks are such a popular project for self-striping yarn, dyers often create beautiful little yarn kits that include a solid yarn and a perfectly paired self-striping yarn. The great thing about having a coordinating mini skein for this pattern is that you don’t have to think about what color makes the most sense with your beautiful self-striping yarn—the dyer does it for you. The Leapfrog Mittens use these “toes and heels” sets in a new way. These mittens are knit in the round from the bottom up. The beginning of this project is knit like a traditional mitten, but once you reach the palm, the fun begins. Using short rows, the stripes take a leap and hop right over a fun triangular section of solid-colored yarn.

SIZES
Toddler (Child, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL)

YARN
Fingering weight yarn, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential

Sample shown in ‘Life is Beautiful’ & ‘Friendship’

Main Color: 110 (130, 140, 145, 155, 170) yards / 100 (119, 128, 133, 142, 156) m
Contrasting Color: 15 (20, 25, 30, 35, 40) yards / 14 (18, 23, 28, 32, 37) m

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Palm Circumference: 4.5 (5, 6, 7, 7.5, 8) inches/ 11.5 (12.5, 15, 17.5, 19, 20.5) cm
Total Length: 6.25 (8, 9.75, 10.25, 10.5, 11) inches / 16 (20.5, 25, 26, 26.5, 28) cm

NEEDLES
US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 1 (2.25 mm) DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting, or as required to meet gauge

GAUGE
32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on LARGER needles in the round after blocking

TOOLS
Tape measure, 2 stitch markers, Scissors, Scrap Yarn, Tapestry needle