The Tin Whistler's Mitts by Rita Knudson

The Tin Whistler's Mitts

Knitting
September 2013
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stranded stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
390 yards (357 m)
Women's small/medium (medium/large)
English

Skill Level
Moderately Challenging

Finished Measurements

Hand circumference above thumb: 6 1/2-7 (7-7 1/2) inches
Length from wrist to middle finger: 3 3/4
(4 1/4) inches

Instructions are given for smaller size, with larger size in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to both sizes.

Materials

  • Crystal Palace Yarns Mini Solid (fingering weight; 80% merino wool/20% nylon; 195 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball deep loden #1104 (MC)
  • Crystal Palace Yarns Mini Mochi (fingering weight; 80% merino wool/20% nylon; 195 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball leaves and sprouts #124 (CC)
  • Size 1 (2.25mm) double-point needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge (size small/medium only)
  • Size 2 (2.75mm) 16-inch circular and double-point needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge (both sizes)
  • Stitch markers

Gauge

Size is dependent on gauge.
Size small/medium: 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in 2-color stranded St st with smaller needles.

Size medium/large: 29 sts and 29 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in 2-color stranded St st with larger needles.
To save time, take time to check gauge.