Backflip Mitts

Designed by Melanie Berg

In ice skating, the Backflip is a breath-taking figure that only the most skilled skaters can perform.  Because of its extreme difficulty it is a dangerous move with a high risk of injury - that‘s why the Backflip is not allowed to be shown in competitions.

It is, however, still performed in freestyle skating, and Melanie's heart just skips a beat when I see dancers perform like this.

These mitts are Melanie's take on this move; her translation into knitting.

Kit includes: 1 skein of Coastal by Elemental Affects (sport weight, 50% merino, 25% Mulberry Silk, 25% Belgian Flax, 205 yards per hank), and download of the pattern to your Ravelry library.  Please provide your Ravelry username at checkout.

Not included in kit: size 4 knitting needles.