Riptide Mitts

> **Riptide Mitts** are fingerless textured mitts featuring a simple lace > and broken rib stitch patterns used in > the Riptide Slipover and Cowl designs. > They are fun and quick to knit and are > great for using up that left over > yarn. Worked from the cuff-up in the > round, these mitts are available in > three sizes - small, medium and large. **SIZES:** 3 sizes: Small (Medium, Large) Finished Length approx: 19 - 20cm / 7.5 - 8” Finished Hand Circumference approx: 16.5 (20, 24)cm / 6.5 (8, 9.5)” Measurements taken with relaxed fabric after blocking. Sample shown in Medium size. **YARN** Yarn Culture, Crave Caravan DK 100g (210m/ 230 yds, 70% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Camel, 10% Mulberry silk). Sample shown in colour Hush. 50 (66, 83) grams 105 (138, 174) metres 115 (152, 190) yards Please note that a 10% yarn contingency is incorporated into these quantities. **Needles & Notions** - Needle A (gauge needle): Size 3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length (or size needed to obtain gauge) to knit the mitt body. - Needle B: Size 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 80cm / 32” (or 0.25mm / 1 US size smaller than gauge-size needle) for cuff and rib. - Needle C: Size 3.25mm / US 3 circular needle, 80cm / 32” (or 0.5mm / 2 US sizes smaller than gauge-size needle) for tubular cast on and setup rows. *If not using magic loop then a set of double pointed needles will be required for each size.* Smooth waste yarn for holding live sts. Tapestry/Darning needle Stitch markers: 7 (3 unique). **GAUGE** 22 sts x 35 rnds = 10cm x 10cm (4”x 4”) in stocking stitch worked in the round after blocking on needle A. Tip: Block and pin swatch, and leave to dry. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/gift-a-long-2025-54