Slackline Mitts by Veronica Ory

Slackline Mitts

Knitting
October 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in Slackline (pattern) stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
180 - 220 yards (165 - 201 m)
Sizes: S (M, L); Circumference: 6¾ (8, 9¼)”/17 (20.5, 23) cm
English
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Long slipped stitches stretch all the way around these warm and cozy fingerless mitts. This pattern is stretchy, quick and simple to work, and gives great dynamic results in both variegated and solid yarns.

Yarn
Miss Babs Kunlun 70% Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere, 15% Cultivated Silk; 280 yd/4.4 oz (255 m/125 g) skeins
1 skein, shown in Berlin (variegated)

or

Miss Babs Yowza Mini 100% Superwash Merino wool; 200 yd/2.8 oz (182 m/ 80 g) skeins
1 (1, 2) skein(s), shown in Fiddlehead (green)

Or approximately 180 (200, 220) yards/170 (190, 210) meters DK weight yarn.

Finished Measurements
Sizes: S (M, L)
Circumference: 6¾ (8, 9¼)”/17 (20.5, 23) cm
Length: 8½”/21.5cm, adjustable
Shown in size M.

Needles
US 3 3.25 mm double pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 26 stitches and 42 rounds = 4”/10 cm Slackline stitch pattern, unstretched.
Unblocked: 32 stitches and 42 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Slackline stitch pattern.

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

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