Ridge Trail Fingerless Mittens

**Pay what you want for this pattern:** Code: RTFM30 for 30% off Code: RTFMFREE for 100% off The **Ridge Trail Fingerless Mittens** are a warm and cozy accessory perfect for the cooler days when you need a bit of warmth, but also the use of your fingers! These fingerless mittens work up relatively quickly, as they use Aran weight yarn (though I have also knit them up in worsted weight as well!) The yarn I have used for my pattern samples is **Drops - Nepal**. I highly recommend this yarn if you are able to acquire it, as it gives the perfect density of fabric for the fingerless mittens, while also providing excellent warmth and comfort! **Skills involved:** Cables, use of DPNs or Magic Loop method for small circumference knitting, and a 1x1 Ribbed Sewn Bind Off (also known as Italian Sewn Bind Off) The tutorial I used for the bind off is by Purl Soho and can he [found here][1]. **Finished sizes:** A, (B, C, D) Meant to be worn with 0 to 1 inch, (0 to 2 ½ cm) of negative ease. 6, (7, 8, 9) inches, (15 ¼, (17 ¾, 20 ¼, 22 ¾) cm) finished palm circumference. **Note:** Choose a size closest to your palm measurement that will give you the ease you prefer. As an example: my palm size is 7 inches, so I will choose size A to give me 1 inch of negative ease. If you do not like a tight fitting mitten, choose a size closer to the actual measurement of your palm. **Yarn:** Drops - Nepal (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca) // 1.8oz (50g) = 82 yds (75m) or the equivalent to an Aran weight yarn (example: I've also held worsted weight with a strand of mohair) For sizes A, (B, C, D): Approximately 90, (106, 132, 161) yards, (83, (97, 121, 148) meters) **Needles:** US 4 (3.5mm) and US 5 (3.75mm) Double pointed needle set or Circular needles with 30” cord length (or a length that is comfortable to use the Magic Loop method) **Gauge:** 6 sts x 8 rows in 1 inch, (2.5 cm) worked in the round in stockinette stitch on larger needles **Notions:** Cable needle 3 stitch markers Waste yarn Tapestry needle [1]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/ribbed-sewn-bind-off-1x1/