Ratatosk Mitts

The Ratatosk mitts are the perfect in-between pattern – quick and fun to knit, and very comfortable to wear! The stitch pattern is an old favourite I decided to revisit, also used in the [Lakolk Socks][1]. It’s a simple two row pattern that combines slipped stitches with a broken rib, making sure the mitts are snug and comfortable. For a marled effect, this pattern holds two fingering weight yarns in different but similar colours together. Sizes 1 (2, 3) Ease 1-2,5 cm / 0,5-1” of negative ease. Choose a size that is 1-2,5 cm / 0,5-1” smaller than the circumference of your hand. Hand circumference: 15.5 (18, 21) cm / 6 (7, 8.25)” Yarn Sägen Ratatosk (100% high twist Corriedale, 400 m / 437 yds on 100 g). Sample 1 (light sand/peach) shown in colourways Askafroan as MC and Kraka as CC. Sample 2 (light brown/orange) shown in colourways Ymers Gryta as MC and Chicken Legs as CC. Yardage 1 skein of Sägen Ratatosk in each colour, or approximately 120 (155, 185) m / 131 (170, 202) yds of MC and 70 (90, 100) m / 77 (98, 109) yds of CC. Note: Yarn is held double throughout. Needles 3.5 mm / US 4 Or size needed to obtain gauge. Notions Stitch markers, stitch holder or scrap yarn, darning needle. Gauge 22 sts x 35 rows to 10 cm / 4” on 3.5 mm / US 4 needles in stitch pattern after blocking. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lakolk