Tartan Mitts by Carolyn Kern

Tartan Mitts

Knitting
August 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
33 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches
in Tartan pattern on larger needles
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
620 yards (567 m)
7 1/4" hand circumference and 7" long.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $3.25.

A bright pop of red brings Scottish chic to any wardrobe. The Tartan Mitts feature an off-center two-color plaid in identical right and left mates.

  • Finished Size 7¼“ hand circumference and 7” long.
  • Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Fingering Weight (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/1¾ oz 50 g): #105 bougainvillea (MC) and #114 storm (CC), 1 skein each.
  • Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 33 sts and 39 rows = 4” in Tartan patt on larger needles.