THE BASE DOODLE FINGERLESS MITTS 2 will keep your hands cozy while sporting your favorite colorwork motifs! The simple shape and easy construction makes these a fast, satisfying project! You can get as creative as you want with patterns, textures, or just knit it plain. The options are endless! Doodles by Pacific Knit Co. are modern, modular patterns that allow makers to design and knit exactly what they want within an easy to follow framework. Because every motif works with every pattern shape, Doodle Patterns enable endless customization within one pattern! Our Base Doodle Patterns are the first step in the Doodle Framework! Choose any Base Doodle Pattern, choose charts from any Collection, choose your yarns, and start knitting! This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up, starting with the cuff, and then working design-your-own colorwork to the base of the thumb. Then a thumb gusset is worked and placed on waste yarn, while the top of the mitt and cuff are finished. Then the thumb is picked up and finished. SIZES Approx. 6 (8, 10) in [15 (20, 25) cm] circumference. Approx. 7-8 (8-9, 9-10) in [18-20 (20-23, 23-25) cm] finished length. YARN Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn that meets gauge. Doodles are designed to use leftover yarn, yarn advents, or any other small batches of colorways in your stash. Yarn shown is a suggestion from the Designer. Alternative yarns are encouraged. Sample uses 85% Superwash Merino and 15% Nylon DK by Fangirl Fibers, 100g 246 yards [225 m.] Yardage listed in total yards per size in colorwork due to the customizable nature of this pattern. 115 (180, 250) yards 105 (165, 229) meters NEEDLES US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge One size smaller needle for ribbing (optional) 8 in [20 cm] circular needles, Magic Loop or DPNs GAUGE 24 sts & 24 rounds per 4 in [10 cm] NOTIONS Stitch markers (one in different color if adding colorwork) Scissors & Tapestry needle SPECIAL TECHNIQUES Special techniques include (optional) stranded colorwork in the round, (optional) stranded colorwork knit flat, and ribbing.
