Bay Circuit Mittens

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Bay Circuit Mitten Pattern designed with Tidal Yarns Worsted weight mini skeins include 7 sizes (Child through Adult). I designed this pattern to feature this beautiful yarn with gorgeous earthy colors, and to create a straightforward pattern for first time mitten knitters, and seasoned knitters alike.

Tidal Yarns is naturally dyed and locally sourced from New England and upstate New York fleece. As Tidal Yarns writes “Natural dyeing, supporting sustainable fiber farming and cooperative business practices are at the heart of Tidal Yarns.“ …what’s not to love? Once you’ve knit with it, you’ll eagerly await the opportunity to knit with it again!

Bay Circuit Mitten Pattern designed with Tidal Yarns Worsted weight mini skeins include 7 sizes (Child through Adult). I designed this pattern to feature this beautiful yarn with gorgeous earthy colors, and to create a straightforward pattern for first time mitten knitters, and seasoned knitters alike.

Tidal Yarns is naturally dyed and locally sourced from New England and upstate New York fleece. As Tidal Yarns writes “Natural dyeing, supporting sustainable fiber farming and cooperative business practices are at the heart of Tidal Yarns.“ …what’s not to love? Once you’ve knit with it, you’ll eagerly await the opportunity to knit with it again!

Pattern worked in the round from cuff to tip using Magic Loop.

Both mittens are worked the same.

Thumb sts held and worked after body of mitten completed.

Mittens may be worked in one solid, tonal, or variegated yarn; with multicolor stripes (as shown); or with two alternating colorways.

Each stripe will require approx 10–20 (10–20, 15–25, 15–25) (20–30, 25–35, 25–35) yds / 9–18 (9–18, 14–23, 14–23) (18–27, 23–32, 23–32) m of yarn; the color used for the Cuff and final stripe will require approx 33 (38, 43, 45) (57, 65, 72) yds / 30 (35, 39, 41) (52, 59, 66) m total.

Instructions included to prevent a jog with color change.

Difficulty/Skills Required:
Intermediate.
Skills: Long-tail cast on, Work in the round, Magic Loop, Knit, Purl, Decreasing

Yarn Weight:
Worsted

Notions:
Tapestry needle, Stitch marker, stitch holder or scrap yarn

Gauge:
Ribbing and US 4 / 3.5 mm: 24 sts and 28 rnds /rows = 4” / 10 cm
Stockinette and US 6 / 4 mm: 19 sts and 32 rnds = 4” / 10 cm

Yardage:
100 (115, 130, 135) (170, 195, 215) yds / 91 (105, 119, 123) (155, 178, 197) m for two mittens.
See Pattern Notes for more information.
Suggested Yarn:
Tidal Yarns (Worsted 2 ply; 240 yds / 219 m per 100 g / 3.53 oz skein).
Sample mittens made with six mini skeins, each approx 36 yds / 33 m per 15 g / 0.53 oz.

Needle Size: US 4 / 3.5 mm, 32” / 81 cm circular needle
US 6 / 4 mm, 32” / 81 cm circular needle
Always choose the needle size that gets you gauge.

Size Information:
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) for child through adult. See schematic measurements for more information.

Tech Editing: Annie Lin.