ALEX (EN)

Description

DESCRIPTION
The ALEX mittens are knit in the round, from the cuff up. They begin with a 2/1 ribbing and are enhanced with a simple, Nordic-inspired stranded colorwork pattern. The thumb is first shaped using a gusset, then the stitches are put on hold while the top of the mitten is knit and finally picked up to finish the thumb. Each size is fully adjustable in length to best fit all hand shapes. Made with sock yarn, they are thin, warm, and wear resistant. Unisex and endlessly customizable with different colour choices, they will suit the whole family.

LEVEL
Intermediate (knowing how to knit socks in the round) and accessible to stranded colorwork beginners.

SIZES
6 sizes corresponding to the hand circumference measured at the base of the fingers, without the thumb, where the hand is widest:
In CM: 1 (16-17cm), 2 (17-18cm), 3 (18-19cm), 4 (19-20cm), 5 (20-21cm), 6 (21-22cm)
in INCHES: 1 (6.25–6.75″) 2 (6.75–7.0″) 3 (7.0–7.5″) 4 (7.5–7.75″) 5 (7.75–8.25″) 6 (8.25–8.75″)

MATERIALS
Fingering weight sock yarn:
Jawoll by Lang Yarns (210m = 50gr) (75% virgin wool, 25% polyamide)
Colour 1 (dark green) ref. 83.0098
Colour 2 (light green) ref. 83.0235

Meterage/Yardage required:
Colour 1 : 82(84)102(110)124(132) m or 90(92)112(120)136(144) yds
Colour 2 : 44(46)54(60)66(72) m or 48(50)59(66)72(79) yds

Circular or double-pointed needles: 2.25mm (1US) and 3mm (2.5 US) (if you work with mini circulars, you will also need standard circular needles to make the thumb).
Note: The needle size is a suggestion. Use the needles that allow you to obtain the same gauge as me (see below)

 Notions: 3 stitch markers, 1 stitch holder or scrap yarn to put the thumb stitches on hold, tapestry needle, scissors.

GAUGE
Measured on the finished and blocked prototype:
Stranded colorwork pattern in 3mm: 37 stitches x 37 rows = 10 x 10 cm = 4 x 4 in