These fingerless mitts have a raised ridge of colour, creating dramatic swooping lines from wrists to fingers. The ridges give a subtle texture to the mitt and are easy to work.
Techniques
You will need the following techniques to work this pattern. Follow the links to head over to Base Camp if you need a refresher for a particular techniques.- Work in the round
- increase and decrease
- pick up stitches
- Icelandic cast-off
Essential Information
Measurements
Size S,M,L: to fit 18[19.5,21.5]cm / 7.25[7.75,8.5] inches circumference
Finished circumference: 17.5[19,21]cm / 7[7.75,8.5] inches
Finished length: 17[18,19.5]cm / 6.75[7.25,7.75] inches
Materials:
Yarn
Stylecraft Batik Elements (80% acrylic, 20% wool 138m/151yds per 50g ball);
(MC) Mercury; 125[145,170]m / 137[159,186] yards
Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic; 295m/322yds per 100g ball);
(CC) Storm Blue 45[50,55]m / 50[55,61] yards
Needles
1 set 3.25mm / US3 double pointed needles
1 set 3.75mm / US5 double pointed needles.
Notions
3 stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Tension:
24 stitches and 33 rows to 10cm / 4 inches in stocking stitch on larger needle.
Additional Notes
These mitts are worked in the round. The ridged swooping lines of colour are worked separately at the end, by picking up stitches then casting off using the Icelandic cast-off.
Any DK weight yarn should be suitable for this project. This is an ideal time to use a strongly variegated yarn for the contrast colour.
