SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS
In addition to knitting and designing patterns, handspinning has found a place in my crafty endeavors. Often, I’m drawn to a colorway or fiber and spin just 1 skein. As I add special single skeins to my stash, I am working on adding special single skein designs to my knitwear design portfolio. Enter SMALL POTATOES FINGERLESS MITTS! This accessory is designed with DK weight handspun yarn in mind. A ribbed and textured pattern accommodates variation in yarn weight, and the circumference shows off color shifts beautifully. If you take care when weaving in your ends, these fingerless mitts are totally reversible. Wear them inside out and on either hand. Directions are provided for both right and left mitts to mirror the textured panel.
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YARN
2-ply handspun yarn, approximately 15-16 WPI (wraps per inch), or DK weight wool or wool blend, 1 skein / 1 4 oz braid.
Sample shown in Size 1, 2-ply fractal handspun, 100% Falkland by Into the Whirled www.intothewhirled.com, colorway Decidedly So, 118 yd / 108 m (51 g).
Choose a DK weight wool or wool blend for a piece with a similar structure.
YARN ESTIMATE PER SIZE
136 (186) yd / 124 (170) m
59 (81) g
Estimate based on commercial DK weight yarn, 230 yd / 210 m per 100 g and includes 15% buffer.
FINISHED HAND CIRCUMFERENCE
Sizes 1 (2)
7” (8.35”) / 17.8 (21.3) cm
FINISHED LENGTH
7.5” (8”) / 19 (20) cm
Adjust length as desired by working a longer cuff or top ribbing.
GAUGE & NEEDLES
23 stitches & 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in body pattern
US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm for magic loop or double-pointed needles or size needed to get gauge
TECHNIQUES
Knit, purl, working in the round, increasing stitches.
PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This written pattern is gender-inclusive and reversible.
EXPLORE ON INSTAGRAM
#SmallPotatoesFingerlessMitts
Tech editing: Bronwyn HahnTest knitting: Rebecca B., Alison L., Stacey M., Sydney N., Karen P., Isa P., & Kim R.
From TheKnittedBean
I appreciate the recipe or blueprint-like quality of the Shanalines Designs patterns which leave space for the maker to get truly creative and give each piece their own touch whether that be by substitution of yarns, or by the ease with which this allows the use of handspun that might have varying gauge, or even modular play with color. Ten different people can make a pattern by Shana and it can look like ten different patterns, there are no cookie cutters here!
TheKnittedBean test knit Share the Fun.
From Kim R.
I’ve had the pleasure of test knitting Shana’s designs and her creativity never disappoints! Her patterns are interesting and I seem to learn new skills each time. As I’m knitting, my thoughts are always, “well that is clever”! Shana is always available to answer questions during the testing period
Kim has test knit many Shanalines Designs patterns including cowls, hats, and fidget toys.
From Nan P.
Shana consistently produces engaging and fun to knit designs, and offers great pattern support. She is really fun to test knit for, as well. I love the playful and meditative aspects of her knits.
Nan test knit Coexist, and has knit other Shanalines Designs patterns.