Expecto Patronum! Mittens by Dianna Walla

Expecto Patronum! Mittens

Knitting
January 2020
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 41 rows = 4 inches
in Stranded colorwork pattern
US 1 - 2.25 mm
675 yards (617 m)
Hand Circumference: 8 in. / 20 cm, Length: 9 in. / 23 cm
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Errata available: insighteditions.com

First seen in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the Patronus Charm is a highly advanced piece of defensive magic used to repel Dementors. The spell—Expecto Patronum—conjures a Patronus, which takes a unique form for each wizard and protects the wizard from the Dementor’s ill effects. Harry’s Patronus takes the form of a stag—just like his father’s.

A lining is knit first for these enchanting mittens, starting with a provisional cast on. The mittens are then worked with separate charts for the right and left, which form the complete Expecto Patronum spell and Harry’s stag Patronus, also began with a provisional cast on. Once both pieces are completed, the cast on edges are joined with a three-needle bind off. Lace weight yarn is held double, creating a cozy and warm inner layer. When the wearer’s hands are together, the complete scene is on display.

Mittens need 2 hanks of Spindrift in MC, 1 of CC, and 1 skein of Silk Cloud for lining held double.

Errata for first edition of English version:
Page 108

RIGHT MITTEN
With crochet hook and waste yarn, ch 60 over dpn so back bump of each ch is worked around needle. Do not join.

RIGHT MITTEN LINER
With crochet hook and waste yarn, ch 60 over dpn so back bump of each ch is worked around needle. Do not join.