Pinball Mittens

The Pinball Mittens combine a graphic design with a dynamic new construction to create a pair of mittens that you will love to knit as much as you love to wear them. The cuff is knit flat and grafted, then stitches are picked up to knit the hand in the round. Brioche cables create lines that bounce back and forth like a pinball. A garter stitch palm creates a smooth, soft texture to make it comfortable to use your hands in the cold. Combine them with the Pinball Hat to make the perfect matching set.

The mittens are knit in two color brioche and garter stitch. Video tutorials are linked for many of the techniques, including brioche increases and decreases, brioche cables, grafting, and picking up stitches. Instructions are provided in both written and charted form.

Sizes:
S (M, L)
Sample shown in size L

Finished Measurements:
6.75 (7.5, 8.25) in/17 (19, 20.5) cm hand circumference
7 (8.25, 9) in/17.5 (20.5, 22.5) cm hand length (excluding cuff)
9.75 (11, 11.75) in/24.5 (27.5, 29.5) cm cuff to fingertip length

Yarn:
Fingering Weight
Color A: 115 (140, 160) yds/105 (130, 150) m
Color B: 115 (140, 160) yds/105 (130, 150) m
Sample shown in Aisling Yarns NSW British 50% BFL, 50% Masham Blend (50% BFL, 50% Masham; 492 yds/450 m in 100g) in undyed colors #2 (A, light gray) and #4 (B, dark gray)

Gauge:
28 sts x 32 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in Back of Hand chart after gentle blocking
29 sts x 55 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in Two-Color Garter Stitch

Needles:
US 2/2.75 mm DPNs or preferred needles to knit small circumferences, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
• Waste yarn
• Crochet hook, size E or smaller
• Locking stitch markers/cable needles
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle