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Rock Canyon Mittens
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With their steep, moss-covered cliffs, tunnels cut through solid granite, and trestles over a thundering river, the hiking trails of the Coquihalla Canyon are one of the area’s most popular attractions. Visitors are rewarded with spectacular views of the deep rocky canyon and scenic coastal rainforest.
Combine that treasured skein of fingering weight with a coordinating solid or tonal for this fun, quick knit! A modern twist on classic seed stitch, this squishy marled collection is sure to become an instant favorite.
| SIZING |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
To fit: toddler (child, adult S, adult M, adult L)
| FINISHED MEASUREMENTS |
Circ: 5 (5¾, 6½, 7¼, 8)” / 12.5 (14.5, 16.5, 18, 20)cm
Length: 7¼ (8¾, 10¼, 11, 11¾)” / 18.5 (22, 26, 28, 30)cm
All measurements taken unstretched, after blocking. Choose a finished circumference that measures 0–½” / 0–1cm smaller than actual hand circumference.
| GAUGE/SUGGESTED NEEDLES |
21 stitches over 4” / 10cm in marled seed stitch, after blocking.
A different gauge will affect finished measurements and yardage requirements.
Suggested needles: 3.75mm (US 5), or size needed to obtain above listed gauge; AND 3.5mm (US 4), or one size smaller than size needed to obtain gauge, in preferred style for working in the round.
| MATERIALS |
Notions: stitch marker, stitch holder or waste yarn, darning needle.
Fingering weight yarn (held double): 120–320y / 110–290m (30–75g), for main colour (MC) and 70–190y / 60–170m (15–40g), for contrast colour (CC)
Shown in: Midknit Cravings Lush Fingering (100% superwash merino; plied; 437y / 400m per 100g) using Wrought Iron for MC and High Five for CC.
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- First published: January 2022
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