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Crème de Noyaux Mitts Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women, Girls

Item:

Mittens

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

purl, knit through back of loop, double increases and double decreases as described in pattern
knit in the round

Pattern Description:

The almond shaped rib pattern of these mitts shows up nice and clear due to the enhanced stitch definition of the twisted stitches. With the elasticity of the ribbing, the mitts will have an excellent and comfortable fit.

There are 3 options for the cuff length: 18.5 cm / 7 1/4 ", 12 cm / 4 3/4", or only 6.5 cm / 2 1/2".

The yardage given above is rounded up to full skeins of Regia 4-ply.

Gauge:

32 sts, 44 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4" in stocking stitch

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

In fingering weight yarn, the sizes are Women's XS-S, M-L, and XL, for hands with a circumference above thumb of 16.5-18.5, 18.5-20.5, and 20.5-22.5 cm / 6 1/2-7 1/4, 7 1/4-8, and 8-8 7/8".
In light fingering or a loosely spun fingering weight yarn, the sizes are Women's XXS-XS, S-M, and L-XL, for hands with a circumference above thumb of 15.5-17.5, 17.5-19.5, and 19.5-21.5 cm / 6 1/8

Materials:

Light fingering or fingering weight yarn, such as Regia 4-ply: 100g (420m / 460 yards)
2.25mm / US 1 double pointed needles or size to obtain tension

Suggested yarn:

460 yards of Fingering weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Regia 4-ply

Colorway:

2093 Dark Brown