Inkeri by Tiia Pyykkö

Inkeri

Knitting
November 2024
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
105 - 190 yards (96 - 174 m)
1 (2, 3)
English Finnish

If cold weather catches you by surprise, a pair of quick and simple mittens is the answer! Worked in cosy garter stitch, the pattern beautifully showcases the rustic woollen yarn.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: Little to no ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hand Circumference: 7 (7.75, 8.75)“ / 18 (19.5, 22.5) cm.
Hand Length (Adjustable): 7 (8.25, 9.75)” 18 (21, 24.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 (3, 3) balls of Fritidsgarn by Sandnes Garn (100% Norwegian wool, 76 yds / 70 m – 50 g), colourway 3021.

Or approx. 105 (155, 190) yds / 115 (170, 210) m of bulky-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Biches & Bûches Le Gros Lambswool and Berroco Mercado.



Needles: US 8 / 5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles. The pattern has been written for the Magic Loop method but you can instead use DPNs, if preferred.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn.



GAUGE
16 sts x 32 rows to 4” / 10 cm in Garter Stitch, after blocking.


CONSTRUCTION
These mittens are worked seamlessly, starting from the cuff, and feature a thumb gusset. The cuff is worked in 2 x 2 ribbing and can be folded double. The rest of the mittens are worked in Garter Stitch.