Halibut Mittens by Caitlin Hunter

Halibut Mittens

Knitting
February 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
230 - 260 yards (210 - 238 m)
one size (women's medium)
English
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This pattern will be available on Feb 1, 2023

The Halibut Mittens are a classic Scandinavian style mitten featuring the motif from my collection of halibut patterns. Find the rest here!

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Rauma Finullgarn (100% wool)
190 yards 174 m - 50 g or other fingering or light sport weight yarn

Sample shown in:
MC: 411 (brown)
CC: 400 (cream)

Needles:
Main: US 2 2.75 mm circular needle for Magic Loop
Ribbing: US 1 2.25 mm circular needle for Magic Loop
Double pointed needles of the same sizes suitable for small circumference knitting for the crown decreases

Notions: Stitch Marker, darning needle, scissors, row counter (optional)

GAUGE
30 sts and 30 rounds = 4 inches 10 cm in colorwork and on main gauge needles.

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Size (adult medium)
Finished circumference at palm: 8.25” 21cm

Yardage: Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters.

MC : 150 yards m
CC : 90 yards m