Bootiful Button Mittens by Beaker Button

Bootiful Button Mittens

Knitting
October 2014
Unbeliva-wool
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
219 - 328 yards (200 - 300 m)
One size fits most
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This is a simple pattern for mittens knitted flat and sewn up the sides. It involves some increasing and a little shaping for the thumb. The pattern has written and photographic instructions for the Dorset buttons. 1 size fits most.

Tension: 10cm x 10cm square = 18 sts x 26 rows in stocking stitch, size 4m needles or appropriate size to achieve the correct tension, yarn needle for sewing up. 100g Unbelieva-wool DK.

4 Dorset buttons 2cm. I used a contrasting thread for my buttons. You will need 4 brass rings 2cm across and 10m of perle cotton or 4ply thread. You will also need a blunt needle.