Specification

This patterns recommends DK yarn.

Knitted in Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt.

The Key Mittens are worked from the wrist up. The thumb is worked at the end. The mittens are worked either on a long circular needle using the Magic Loop technique or on double-pointed needles.

Size guide

Use a measuring tape to measure around your hand at the knuckles. The sizes 4-7 years (7-10 years) S (M) L fit an approximate hand circumference of 14-15 (15-17) 17-18 (18-20) 20-22 cm {5½-6 (6-6¾) 6¾-7 (7-7¾) 7¾-8¾ inches}.

Sizes: 4-7 years (7-10 years) S (M) L

Mitten length: 21 (23) 26 (27) 29 cm {8¼ (9) 10¼ (10¾) 11½ inches}

Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm {4 x 4 inches} in colorwork pattern and stockinette stitch on a 4 mm {US6} needle

Needles: 3.5 mm {US4} and 4 mm {US6} / 80 cm {32 inches} circular needles if using the Magic Loop technique, or 3.5 mm {US4} and 4 mm {US6} double-pointed needles

Materials: Main color (color for rib cuff, thumb and top): approx. 34 (44) 54 (62) 70 g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m {98 yds}) 

Stripe color: 18 (24) 28 (32) 38 g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m {98 yds}) 

Please note that the given yarn amounts are for a pair of mittens

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5)

The red and white Key Mittens are knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the colors Vinrød {4363} and Almond {2511}.