Phoenix Mittens by Debbie O'Neill

Phoenix Mittens

Knitting
August 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
450 yards (411 m)
5 1/4 (6 1/4, 7 1/4, 8 1/4, 9 1/4, 10 1/4)" hand circumference. Mittens shown measure 8 1/4".
English
This pattern is available in print for $6.50.

Sized for the whole family, the Phoenix Mittens feature a simple two-round braid at cuff and gusseted thumb.

  • Finished Sizes 5¼ (6¼, 7¼, 8¼, 9¼, 10¼)“ hand circumference. Mittens shown measure 8¼”.
  • Yarn Madelinetosh DK (100% superwash merino wool; 225 yd [206 m]/3½ oz 100 g): thunderstorm (MC) and gilded (CC), 1 skein each.
  • Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st.