Dales-bred Mitts by Irina Lawrence

Dales-bred Mitts

Knitting
September 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in seed stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
257 yards (235 m)
Womens Medium
English
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For a farmer, the work never ends. Doing barn chores in the dead of winter can seem impossible, so a pair of lovely fingerless mittens is essential to keep your hands warm but your fingers free. The use of Wensleydale wool in this pattern ensures a hardwearing fabric, while the cables and seed stitch add some intriguing texture to the overall design.

Even if you don’t have a farm to tend to, these fingerless mitts will keep your hands warm and toasty in the winter while keeping your fingers free.

Yarn
1 skein Wensleydale SheepShop DK yarn from Flying Fibers in Shade 441; Lime Sherbert.

Needles and Notions
-US 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles or size to obtain gauge
-tapestry needle
-stitch markers
-stitch holders
-cable needle

Gauge
Before Blocking: 20 sts per 4” in seed stitch