Dark Mithral by Lars Rains

Dark Mithral

Knitting
October 2016
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in reverse stockinette stitch
US 13 - 9.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
180 yards (165 m)
One size
English

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hand Circumference: 11” 27.5 cm.
Arm Circumference: 13” 32.5 cm.
Total Length: 11” 28 cm.

YARN
Madelinetosh A.S.A.P.: 100% superwash merino wool; 90 yds 82 m per skein.
Color: Dirty Panther; 2 skeins.

NEEDLES
US #13 9.0 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge; 40” 100 cm circular needle for magic loop method. If preferred, double-pointed needles or two circular needles may be substituted.

US #11 8.0 mm, or one size smaller than gauge needles; 40” 100 cm circular needle for magic loop method. If preferred, double-pointed needles or two circular needles may be substituted.

2 double-pointed needles to be used as cable needles in stitch patterns.

NOTIONS
Blunt tapestry needle
Blocking pins, if desired

GAUGE
11 sts and 15 rnds = 4” 10 cm in reverse stockinette stitch using larger needles, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
These accessories are worked in the round from hand to arm except for the thumb openings, which are worked flat.
Instructions for the Cable Cast On and Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off, as well as other useful information, can be found in the Special Techniques section.
The forearms are shaped with symmetrical increases.
3x3 Ribbing is always worked on smaller needles.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Basic knitting skills
Cable cast on
Cable knitting
Charted instructions
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off
Knitting flat
Knitting small circumferences in the round
Ribbing
Simple increases
Written instructions