Specification
This pattern recommends DK yarn.
The Celeste 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 3-6 years (6-10 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: 3-6 years (6-10 years) S (M) L
Mitten length: 21 (23) 26 (27) 29 cm {8¼ (9) 10¼ (10¾) 11½ inches}
Gauge: 22 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm {4 x 4 inches} in colorwork pattern on a 4 mm {US6} needle
22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm {4 x 4 inches} in stockinette stitch on a 3.5 mm {US2½} needle
Needles: 3 mm {US2½}, 3.5 mm {US4} and 4 mm {US6} / 80 cm {32 inches} circular needles if using the Magic Loop technique, or 3 mm {US2½}, 3.5 mm {US4} and 4 mm {US6} double-pointed needles
Materials: Pattern color 1 (color for rib cuff, thumb and top): approx. 32 (40) 48 (54) 62 g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m {98 yds})
Pattern color 2: approx. 8 (10) 12 (15) 16 g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m {98 yds})
Pattern color 3: approx. 4 (6) 8 (10) 10 g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m {98 yds})
Pattern color 4: approx. 6 (8) 14 (16) 18 g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m {98 yds})
Pattern color 5: approx. 4 (4) 5 (6) 8 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 white Celeste Mittens are knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the colors Muskat melange {3070}, Charcoal melange {1065}, Mellombrun melert {2652}, Shell melange {2710} and Almond {2511}.
The red Celeste Mittens are knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the colors Camel {2542}, Almond {2511}, Night sky {5591}, Ballet shoes {3521} and Poppy {4008}.
