Virva Fingerless Mitts by Fiona Alice

Virva Fingerless Mitts

Knitting
September 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
33 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in 1x2 twisted ribbing
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
377 yards (345 m)
One Size
English
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This pattern can be found in issue 3 of Laine Magazine.

The fingerless mitts feature a stacked variation of the same motif along the back of the hand while the underside is knit in twisted ribbing allowing the mitts to conform and hug the hands nicely.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 8.5 inches / 21 cm.
Palm Circumference: 5.5 inches / 14 cm. Thumb Length: 1 inch / 2,5 cm.

One Size. To be worn with 0.5–1.5 inches / 1–4 cm of negative ease.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 1 skein of Viola BFL 4ply (100% Bluefaced Leicester - 377 yds / 345 m - 100 g), colourway Asteroid.
(1 skein will be enough to make the complete hat and fingerless mitts set. However, it is recommended to make the pom pom last with leftover yarn.)

Needles: US 1 1⁄2 (2,5 mm) DPNs or 32” (80 cm) circular needle for Magic Loop Method.

Notions: 2 stitch markers, cable needle and darning needle.

GAUGE
33 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) on US 1 1⁄2 (2,5 mm) needles in 1x2 twisted ribbing, after blocking.

Please see also the Virva Hat.