Description

These comfy mitts are begun at the 2/2 rib cuff and graced with Bavarian twisted stitch cables on the back of the hand and Stockinette stitch on the palms. The partial thumbs and finger collar (also 2/2 rib) allow for free digits for handholding and other important tasks.

Finished Measurements

8 (8.5)” [20.5 (21.5) cm] circumference; 7.5 (8)” [19 (20.5) cm] length

Materials

• Fingering weight yarn, approx 220 yds [201 meters]
• US size 2 [2.75 mm] two 16” circular needles or set of 5 dpn or size needed to achieve gauge
• Stitch markers (2)
• Cable needle
• Yarn needle

Gauge

28 sts & 48 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in St st after blocking

Skills Used

Knitting in the rnd, cables, twisted stitches, increases, decreases, picking up stitches, gusset shaping

Yarn used: Ravenwood Cashmere 3-ply

Construction

Mitts are worked from the cuff to the fingers in the round.