Doodle Fingerless Mitts by Jamie Lomax

Doodle Fingerless Mitts

Knitting
October 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
115 - 250 yards (105 - 229 m)
Approx. 6 (8, 10) in [15 (20, 25) cm] finished hand circumference
English
Errata available: davidandcharles.com

These mitts are worked in the round from the cuff up.
Work up a thumb, or skip it to create simple wrist warmers.

SIZES

Child, Adult
Approx. 6 (8, 10) in / 15 (20, 25) cm, finished hand circumference

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight (4ply) yarn that achieves gauge (tension)

YARDAGE

Approx. total yardage
115 (180, 250) yd / 105 (165, 229) m

NEEDLES

US 5 / 3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge (tension), for colorwork

US 4 / 3.5mm or one size smaller than gauge (tension) needle, optional for ribbing

8in / 20cm short flexible circulars, longer circulars for magic loop or DPNs

Note: Magic loop or DPNs required for working thumb

GAUGE (TENSION)

24 sts and 24 rnds = 4in / 10cm, over colorwork after blocking

NOTIONS

Stitch markers (one in different color)
Waste yarn for holding thumb stitches
Tapestry needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Twisted ribbing; m1l and m1r increases; picking up gusset stitches

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SAMPLES shown in the book are worked with:
Sonder Yarn Co. Sunday Morning DK,
75% Bluefaced Leicester / 25% Masham,
245yd/268m per 3½oz(100g)