Story Made Yarns
Affinity Mittens - Knitting Pattern PDF Download
Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. See the full Story Maker collection here.
The Affinity Mittens are the same, but different. The pattern includes 3 colourwork options for the backs of the mitten. The question is: to match, or not to match? Better yet, make two pairs and make a matchy-mis-matched set with your best friend.
Yarn: DK Weight Story Made Yarns "Fibre Sisters"
Sizes: S (M, L). To fit hand circumference 7” (7 1/2”, 8”) / 17.8 cm (19 cm, 20.3 cm)
Yardage: Approx. 78 (88, 102) yds / 72 (81, 94) m of MC & 110 (126, 148) yds / 101 (116, 136) m of CC.
Needles: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) and US Size 6 (4 mm) set of 4 or 5 DPNs, or size necessary to obtain gauge.
Notions: Stitch holder or scrap yarn, tapestry needle.
Special Techniques:
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stranded colourwork
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short-row shaping
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picking up stitches around a thumb opening