Dancing Dolphin Mitts by Sonja Launspach Kunstwerk Designs

Dancing Dolphin Mitts

Knitting
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stranded colorwork
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
Small, fits palm circumference 7 inches (17.7 cm), Medium, fits palm circumference 7.5 inches (19 cm), Large, fits palm circumference 8 inches (20 cm)
English
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Perfect for the person loves the sea and the graceful dolphin. Dancing dolphin mitts pattern comes in three sizes: small, medium and large. Inspired by images of dolphins in Polynesian art, this mitt pattern incorporates negative ease for a snug warm fit that lets you carry the dolphin’s delightful playfulness into a cold winter day. The pattern features a different dolphin motif for each hand, a design of water spray for the thumb and an abstract wave pattern for the palm motif.

There is a matching hat pattern to complete the ensemble.

Techniques: Knitting in the round, stranded knitting with two colors, reading a chart, increasing and decreasing.

Sizes
Women’s small—fits palm circumference 7 inches (17.7 cm)
Women’s Medium - fits palm circumference 7.5 inches (19 cm)
Women’s Large—fits palm circumference 8 inches (20 cm)

Pattern incorporates appr. 1/2 inch (1.27cm) of negative ease

Gauge 9 stitches = 1 inch 9/8 rows = 1 inch (2.5cm)
36 stitches X 36 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stranded work

Notions: 2 Stitch holders, scrap yarn, a small crochet hook, and 3-4 stitch markers

Yarn/Materials:
Fingering weight yarn—2 colors—1 skein each

Sample, Size Medium, shown in: Knitpicks Palette (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 50gr/231yds) Blue Note Heather (24011) (MC) and Sky (23724) (CC)