Latvian Braid Mitts Knitting Pattern Download

Description

A wide panel shaped with short-rows and fashioned into an elbow-length tube shows off cords of twisted yarn in these Latvian Braid Mitts.

Finished Size: 6 (7, 7¾)” hand circumference, 7¾ (9, 10¼)” forearm circumference, and 12″ long. Gloves shown in medium size.
Yarn: The Alpaca Yarn Company Astral (50% Tencel, 30% alpaca, 20% wool; 197 yd [180 m]/100 g): #8477 chamaeleon (gray; MC), #8641 pavo (blue; A), and #8778 virgo (purple; B), 1 skein each.
Yarn Weight: #3 – Light
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2010