Finger Lakes Fingerless Mitts by Erica Lange

Finger Lakes Fingerless Mitts

Knitting
April 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
75 - 150 yards (69 - 137 m)
Adult S (M, L)
English
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The Finger Lakes Fingerless Mitts are inspired by trips to the Finger Lakes region of New York. Two cables run up the back of the mitten hand to represent the largest Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake, and the twists within each cable represent the nine other Finger Lakes in the region.

This pattern is both written and charted.

Skills Required
This pattern requires the following skills:

  • Working in the round
  • Increasing
  • Working ribbing and cables

Yarn
1 (1, 2) skeins Amano Warmi (70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool; 164 yards per 100 g skein).

Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, or size required to obtain gauge.
US 6 / 4 mm needles, or one size smaller than size required for gauge.

For each size, you can use DPNs, two circular needles, or one long circular needle, whichever is your favorite method of knitting small circumference projects in the round.

Notions

  • Stitch markers
  • Cable needle
  • Stitch holder or scrap yarn

Gauge
19 sts and 26 rows = 4 in / 10 cm over stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked.

Size & Finished Measurements
Adult S (M, L)
Circumference: 6.5 (8, 9.5) in / 16.5 (20, 23.5) cm
Length: 7.5 (9, 10.5) in / 19 (22.5, 26) cm

Mittens are designed to have no ease. Choose the mitten size closest to your actual palm circumference. If you prefer a snugger fit, choose the next size down.

This pattern has been pattern tested. For pattern support, please contact Erica at pinkstrawberrycrafts@gmail.com.