Affinity Mittens by Jasmyn Cunningham

Affinity Mittens

Knitting
November 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5 stitches = 1 inch
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
75 - 200 yards (69 - 183 m)
Women's and Men's Small, Medium and Large
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

These cozy mittens are knit in worsted weight yarn, and thus are very warm for those chilly fall and winter months. With a simple yet striking cable, they maintain visual interest while being fairly quick to knit.

Sizes Available:
Women’s Small: Approximately 6.5” around at fingers
Women’s Medium/Men’s Small: Approximately 7” around at fingers
Women’s Large/Men’s Medium: Approximately 8” around at fingers
Men’s Large: Approximately 9” around at the fingers

Materials:

  • 4.5mm (7US) dpns, or size required to meet gauge
  • 1 skein (115g/195yds) East Anchor Yarns Handpainted Worsted (2 ply). Pictured in colourway “Naturals.”
  • 1 stitch holder
  • 2 place markers
  • Darning needle
  • Cable needle

Skills Required:

  • Cast on
  • Knit and purl stitches (in the round)
  • 2x2 ribbing (in the round)
  • Increase/m1 (using method of choice)
  • Follow a basic chart (in the round)
  • Cable stitches back and front