Light From Lantern | How to Choose a Size & Customize for Perfectly Fitting River Mitts | River Mitts Explained! @LightFromLantern | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
In this video, Katie discusses the sizing options available for the River Mitts & Worsted River Mitts patterns and provides tips for choosing the right size for you, or a friend!
To prepare, grab the following:
- Measuring Tape
- Pen and Notebook (or a note taking app)
The key measurement for determining the size of the mitts is the circumference of your forearm. Katie demonstrates how to measure this and highlights the importance of noting down the measurement for reference.
Katie compares the regular and large sizes of both the River Mitts and Worsted River Mitts pattern, emphasizing the differences in circumference and length between the two options. She explains the concept of negative ease and how it affects the fit of the Mitts.
Katie shares tips on customizing the Mitts to fit your preferences, including adjusting stitch counts and lengths to achieve the perfect fit. Highlighting the impact of blocking on the final size and fit of the mitts, Katie explains the benefits of blocking and how it can enhance the overall look and feel of the finished product.
Have you made a pair of these Mitts? Let us know in the comments!
Learn more about the patterns and products referenced in this video below!
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REFERENCES
• River Mitts Pattern
ravelry.com/patterns/library/river-mitts-2
• River Mitts Kit - af link
eweewe.com/collections/yarn-kits/products/river-mitts-yarn-kit?ref=2B4Ng
• Worsted River Mitts Pattern
ravelry.com/patterns/library/worsted-river-mitts
• Wooly Worsted Yarn (no kits for the worsted pattern - YET!) - af link
eweewe.com/collections/yarns/products/wooly-worsted-merino-yarn?ref=2B4Ng
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• Browse Katie's Patterns
ravelry.com/designers/light-from-lantern
• Learn how to Knit With Color Magic with Katie's online workshop!
Save $20 for a limited time using code COLOR20 at checkout. Visit:
lightfromlantern.com/knitwithcolormagic
• Learn more about how to knit with magic by watching to Katie's podcast Knit A Spell!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsHq4CtKunMRukz4joQBrZ9IJIuvLUaM8
In this video, Katie discusses the sizing options available for the River Mitts & Worsted River Mitts patterns and provides tips for choosing the right size for you, or a friend!
To prepare, grab the following:
- Measuring Tape
- Pen and Notebook (or a note taking app)
The key measurement for determining the size of the mitts is the circumference of your forearm. Katie demonstrates how to measure this and highlights the importance of noting down the measurement for reference.
Katie compares the regular and large sizes of both the River Mitts and Worsted River Mitts pattern, emphasizing the differences in circumference and length between the two options. She explains the concept of negative ease and how it affects the fit of the Mitts.
Katie shares tips on customizing the Mitts to fit your preferences, including adjusting stitch counts and lengths to achieve the perfect fit. Highlighting the impact of blocking on the final size and fit of the mitts, Katie explains the benefits of blocking and how it can enhance the overall look and feel of the finished product.
Have you made a pair of these Mitts? Let us know in the comments!
Learn more about the patterns and products referenced in this video below!
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REFERENCES
• River Mitts Pattern
ravelry.com/patterns/library/river-mitts-2
• River Mitts Kit - af link
eweewe.com/collections/yarn-kits/products/river-mitts-yarn-kit?ref=2B4Ng
• Worsted River Mitts Pattern
ravelry.com/patterns/library/worsted-river-mitts
• Wooly Worsted Yarn (no kits for the worsted pattern - YET!) - af link
eweewe.com/collections/yarns/products/wooly-worsted-merino-yarn?ref=2B4Ng
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• Browse Katie's Patterns
ravelry.com/designers/light-from-lantern
• Learn how to Knit With Color Magic with Katie's online workshop!
Save $20 for a limited time using code COLOR20 at checkout. Visit:
lightfromlantern.com/knitwithcolormagic
• Learn more about how to knit with magic by watching to Katie's podcast Knit A Spell!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsHq4CtKunMRukz4joQBrZ9IJIuvLUaM8
