Just in time for the Yarnover Truck Launch party this Saturday: Â the Surf’s Up Fingerless Mitts!
Yes, that’s me in a rash guard. Come on, after the Madrona Talent Show, you guys aren’t surprised by anything I do, right?
Anyhow, the mitts. Â Adorable, super fast to work up, with all the little details I like to include: Â comfortable, anatomically correct, offset thumb gussets; mirrored images; workable floats; lifted increases for the gussets; and more.
They feature surfboards on the palm and back of the hand,  palm trees on the thumb gussets, and waves on the top & bottom borders.  Of course the surfboard and palm tree stitch patterns  are original.
Check out all the extra pics on Ravelry.
Here’s the pertinent pattern data:
One Size
Finished Measurements
Fits up to 8in / 20.5cm palm circumference
Actual palm circumference above thumb: 73/4in / 19.5cm
Total Length: 61/4in / 16.5cm
Yarn
MC: Baah! Yarns La Jolla, 100% Merino, 400yd/ 100gm, 1 ball, Pink Flamingo
CC: Baah! Yarns La Jolla, 100% Merino, 400yd/ 100gm, 1 ball, Yarn Truck
My mitts weigh 1.7oz/48g for the pair.
Needles
US 2/ 2.75mm needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 11/2/ 2.5mm needles
Gauge
30 sts & 50 rounds = 4in/ 10cm in stranded Stockinette stitch on US2 needles
30 sts & 50 rounds = 4in/ 10cm in Garter st on US1.5 needles. See pattern notes regarding gauge.
Notions
(3) stitch markers, one unique for beginning of round; yarn needle; waste yarn
Skills Required
Stranded knitting, knitting in the round, reading charts
Come to the Launch Party March 23rd 2013 & see them in person!
