Cambre fingerless mittens by Irina Anikeeva

Cambre fingerless mittens

Knitting
February 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
140 - 170 yards (128 - 155 m)
S/M and M/L – to fit palm circumference 6.5–7”/16.5– 18 cm and 7–8”/18–20 cm 8.5”/22 long.
English
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Cambre fingerless mittens feature an intricate twisted stitch pattern on the back. Quick and inexpensive (I have used just one 50 gr skein of KnitPicks Stroll) project for maximum effect.

Sizes:
S/M and M/L – to fit palm circumference 6.5–7”/16.5–18 cm and 7–8”/18–20 cm.
8.5”/22 long.
Measurements taken after blocking.
Shown in size S/M.

Gauge:
28 sts x 38 rounds = 4” (10 cm) on size US 2 (2.75 mm) needles in Stockinette st after blocking.

Needles:
Size US 2 (2.75 mm) 40”/100 cm long for Magic Loop (see Special Techniques, page 3), or
Set of double-pointed needles (dpns) size of corresponding sizes, or size to obtain gauge

4 markers, tapestry needle, cable needle, waste yarn

Materials:
Approximately 170 yds/153 m of fingering weight yarn

Difficulty: Intermediate. Techniques: working in the round, reading charts, cable knitting.

Pattern Style: both written and charted instructions using common knitting abbreviations. The cable pattern is written and charted.