Champlain Mittens knitting pattern

Description

Mittens with extra density around the fingers are a must in windy, cold weather and these babies deliver in six unisex sizes (XXS to XL) for men, women, and children. Slip-stitch colorwork, set in a field of cushy textured rib gives them a vintage vibe. Pick any array of light/medium/dark shades to combine—or use up leftovers from a Champlain (S)watch Cap—and you’ve got a delicious accessory to match the cap, great for colorwork newbies

This pattern is both written and charted and can be transferred to your Ravelry Library upon request.

Sample shown in Kent DK; size S in Mussel Shell, Beachglass, and Driftwood 

Matching Motif: Champlain (S)Watch Cap, Champlain Pullover

Suggested Yarns: Kent DK, Stone Soup DK, Better Breakfast DK, Finn Dandy Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, Chebris Sport, or any DK/heavy sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, elasticity, or yardage requirement.

Finished Size:
5(5.75, 6.5, 7.25, 8, 8.75) inches in hand circumference (unstretched), to fit hands measuring up to 5(5.75, 6.5, 7.25, 8, 8.75) inches around palm (excluding thumb)

Yardage for XXS(XS, S, M, L, XL):
Color A (shown in Kent DK, Mussel Shell): 110(125, 140, 160, 180, 205) yards
Color B (shown in Kent DK, Beachglass): 20(25, 30, 30, 35, 40) yards
Color C (shown in Kent DK, Driftwood): 20(25, 30, 30, 35, 40) yards

Gauge:
21 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in rib pattern on gauge needle (knit flat and blocked)
21 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in color pattern on largest needle (knit flat and blocked)

Needles:
DPNs size 5US(3.75 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
DPNs size 6US(4.0 mm) for colorwork section (or .25 mm larger than gauge needle)
DPNs size 4US(3.5 mm) for cuff (or .25 mm smaller than gauge needle)