Riptide Mitts are part of the Riptide collection of patterns. The others include the, Riptide135 (scarf & shawl) | Riptide Cowl | Riptide Slipover

Riptide Mitts are fingerless textured mitts featuring a simple lace and broken rib stitch patterns used in the Riptide Slipover and Cowl designs. They are fun and quick to knit and are great for using up that left over yarn. Worked from the cuff-up in the round, these mitts are available in three sizes - small, medium and large.

SIZES:
3 sizes: Small (Medium, Large)
Finished Length approx: 19 - 20cm / 7.5 - 8”
Finished Hand Circumference approx:
16.5 (20, 24)cm / 6.5 (8, 9.5)”

Measurements taken with relaxed fabric after blocking. Sample shown in Medium size.

YARN
Yarn Culture, Crave Caravan DK 100g (210m/ 230 yds, 70% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Camel, 10% Mulberry silk).
Sample shown in colour Hush.

50 (66, 83) grams
105 (138, 174) metres
115 (152, 190) yards
Please note that a 10% yarn contingency is incorporated into these quantities.

Needles & Notions

• Needle A (gauge needle): Size 3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length (or size needed to obtain gauge) to knit the mitt body.
• Needle B: Size 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 80cm / 32” (or 0.25mm / 1 US size smaller than gauge-size needle) for cuff and rib.
• Needle C: Size 3.25mm / US 3 circular needle, 80cm / 32” (or 0.5mm / 2 US sizes smaller than gauge-size needle) for tubular cast on and setup rows.

If not using magic loop then a set of double pointed needles will be required for each size.
Smooth waste yarn for holding live sts.
Tapestry/Darning needle
Stitch markers: 7 (3 unique).

GAUGE
22 sts x 35 rnds = 10cm x 10cm (4”x 4”) in stocking stitch worked in the round after blocking on needle A. Tip: Block and pin swatch, and leave to dry.