O Why Knot! Mitts

*This lovely, textured cable reflects the one used in the matching O Why Knot! cowl, incorporating the O Knot and braids, but with a slight twist. The cable in these mitts emerges from the ribbing at the wrist, weaves its way through the centre and then winds its way back into the ribbing at the fingertips.* *O Why Knot! Mitts are knit in the round from the cuff. Thumb stitches are picked up and knit in the round and finished with the same ribbing.* **If you like these mitts, you might also like the matching cowl! The pattern can be found here: [O Why Knot! Cowl][1].** **SIZE** **Medium** – 7.5”/19 cm circumference, 6.5”/16.5 cm hand length **Large** – 8”/20 cm circumference, 7.25”/18 cm hand length *Sample shown in size M.* **MATERIALS** **Yarn – DK weight:** Approximately 115 (135) yds/105 (124) m *Shown in Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK (66% merino/33% silk, 147 yds/134 m per 1.8 oz/50 g skein), in colour 685/Emerald.* **Needles:** US 6/4 mm needles *Set of four or five DPNs, circulars for magic loop, or whichever method is most comfortable.* Use size needed to obtain gauge. **Notions:** Cable needle, stitch holder or waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle. **Gauge:** 28 sts x 36 rows = 4”/10 cm (in stockinette stitch, after blocking) **TECHNIQUES USED** • Cables • German Twisted CO • Increasing/decreasing • Picking up stitches **CONSTRUCTION** The mitts are knit in the round, with increases made for the thumb gusset. Once mitts are completed, thumb stitches are picked up and knit in the round. **Note:** *This pattern is not available in Spanish, nor has it been translated from Spanish.* [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/o-why-knot-cowl