Kiona Mittens by Nancy Vandivert

Kiona Mittens

Knitting
July 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Stranded Pattern Stitch after wet blocking
US 2 - 2.75 mm
874 yards (799 m)
10” length x 7.5” hand circumference, blocked.
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Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

Super fine weight yarnYarn: Cascade Yarns Heritage (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25 % Nylon; 437 yards 400 meters/100 grams): #5686 China Blue (MC 1 skein); Diamond Luxury Cashfina (100% Cashmere; 177 yards 162 meters/25 grams): #1 (CC, 1 ball)

Needles: US size 2 (2.75 mm) two 16” circular

Notions: Markers, cable needle, waste yarn for reserving thumb stitches, tapestry needle

Special Stitches: Twisted Garter Edging (worked flat); Cable Pattern; Stranded Pattern

Pattern Notes Carry yarn not in use loosely along the inside of the work. Avoid twisting yarns when changing colors.