The Deft mitts use a simple knit and purl pattern but the cuff is knitted sideways with a beautifully neat i-cord border. They are ergonomically shaped to fit the hands. Available exclusively within Neat Knitting Techniques: Creating a perfect finish by Jo Shaw. The names of all the books are connected to the “neat” theme of the title.

RECOMMENDED YARN

4 ply / fingering weight yarn –

185 205, 220, 245m / 202 224, 241, 268yds

YARN USED

Fyberspates Vivacious 4 Ply (100g; 365m 399yds; 100% merino wool) 4ply/fingering weight; colourway: Pebble Beach;
185 205, 220, 245m / 202 224, 241, 268yds

SIZE

Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
To fit 18 19, 20.5, 21.5cm / 7 7½, 8, 8½”/ hand circumference
Finished dimensions = 16.5 18, 19, 20.5cm / 6½ 7, 7½, 8” circumference.

GAUGE

34 stitches by 49 rounds = 10cm 4” in stocking stitch. 32 stitches by 68 rows = 10cm 4” in garter stitch. Check your gauge.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

2.25 mm US Size 1 needles for working in the round in preferred method for circular knitting; or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers x 4
Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:

• Knit
• Knit through the back loop
• Purl
• Increases (m1l, m1r, LLI, RLI)
• Decreases (k2tog, ssk, p2tog)
• Picking up stitches
• German short rows

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.