Snowflake Mittens

I'm frustrated at the snowflake mittens; I can't even remember how many times I've started the project and had to frog it due to an incorrect gauge. Size 6 circs produced 22 sts at 2.5 inches, which doesn't even come close to the needed 27 sts at 4 inches. Size nine circs this weekend and hopefully that will finally work. The next question comes to will I have enough yarn? Plah plah plah.