Vaunder Mitts

Yarn: Fingering weight, approximately 150 (185, 215) yds./137 (169, 197) m
Shown in Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce (80% superwash merino/20% nylon; 400 yds./366 m per 3.5 oz./100 g skein) in Earthenware Red, one skein

Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 32 stitches and 48 rounds = 4 in./10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round

Sizes: To fit hand circumference of 7 (8, 9) in./18 (20.5, 23) cm; 6 (6.5, 6.75) in./15.5 (16.5, 17) cm long

These mitts are a perfect use for that leftover sock yarn that’s not quite enough for a pair of socks but too much to just toss. The twisted ribbing that’s a key feature of the mitts provides both visual interest in the form of texture and a snug fit.

Sizes: Women’s Small (Medium, Large), to fit hand circumference of 7 (8, 9) in./18 (20.5, 23) cm

To knit this pattern, you need to know how to:- work in the round,
- knit and purl
- knit twisted stitches (ktbl) and decreases (k2tog tbl), and
- do yarnovers.

Directions for the thumb gusset are both written and charted.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.