Description
MY DESIGN IDEAS AND ADVICE
These mittens had been playing around in my head for a while before they finally made it onto the needles – like a lot of my designs. A beautiful new yarn had just come into the Purl &Jane Yarn Family and I knew it would be perfect to turn this idea into reality rather than just a dream. The Darnie 4 ply yarn is spun in Donegal and is such a joy to work with. But then, as always, I found myself looking at another yarn and thought it would make a perfect Chelsea Mitten too. The Spindrift, spun in Shetland, has different qualities that make it just right for chilly, windy days.
I love a simple design that lets the yarn sing. What I wanted from these mittens was something that covered my fingers when I was out walking with my dog or just out and about, but that I could fold down if I needed my fingers free – or if the weather changed, as it usually does here in Yorkshire!
There are two sizes: one for a small adult or teenager’s hand, and the other for an average adult hand.
CONSTRUCTION
Knitted on double pointed needles in the round in one piece from the bottom up.
TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, purl, double pointed needles, in the round, cast off.
YARN
One 100g hank of Studio Donegal Darnie.
100% Lambswool, 410m/448yds per 100g
The second size long version used 205m/50g
OR Two 25g balls of Jamieson Spindrift.
100% Pure Shetland Wool, 105m/114yds per 250g
The first size long version used 140m/34g
SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
Four double pointed 3mm needles.
GAUGE (tension)
25 stitches and 40 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch. I obtained this gauge with 3mm needles.
It is important to obtain gauge so do swatch and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.
SIZE AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
to fit small-medium (medium-large) adult hand.
Finished circumference approx. 16(19)cm
BLOG POST
Read the blog post by clicking here.
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