The Waltz Fingerless Mittens feature a sinuous, dancing pattern of slipped stitches on both the front and the palm. They were inspired by the swirling, intertwining lines of Art Nouveau design reminiscent of dancers moving and twirling on the dance floor.

The Waltz Fingerless Mittens are worked from the cuff, starting with a two-color corrugated ribbing, transitioning into the pattern stitch which is worked in alternating rounds of color with slipped stitches. Gusset increases are worked for the thumb which is finished after completion of the hand. Hand and thumb are finished with matching ribbing.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)
Finished hand circumference: 16.75 (19.25, 22) cm / 6.5 (7.5, 8.75)” – recommended to be worn with 1.25 – 2.5 cm / 0.5”– 1” of negative ease.

YARN
The pattern was written with this yarn in mind: White Gum Wool 4-ply Fingering (100% Merino; 472 metres / 516 yards per 100 g)

MC: 75 (100, 115) metres / 80 (110, 125) yards
CC: 75 (100, 115) metres / 80 (110, 125) yards

Unfortunately, the sample was lost in the mail, so we had to improvise for the photoshoot! We knit up a second sample in Schoppelwolle Zauberwolle, colorway Elefantentreffen, and BC Garn Semilla Melange, colorway Vanilla.

NEEDLES
3.25 mm / US 3 double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)
2.75 mm / US 2 double-pointed needles (or needle size one to two sizes smaller than gauge-size needle)

GAUGE
30 sts x 44 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in charted pattern, on larger needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mat, optional)
• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Backward Loop Cast-On
• Cable Cast-On
• Cables
• Reading charts

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Laura Alden
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Hand circumference: 16.75 (19.25, 22) cm / 6.5 (7.5, 8.75)”
• Total length: 19.75 (22.5, 24.75) cm / 7.75 (8.75, 9.75)”