A thirteenth-century bestiary volume provided the inspiration for this elaborate-looking accessory set. Much is unknown about the manuscript, including its talented scribe, but it is of Franco-Flemish origin and the author is Hugo of Fouilloy.

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Note: This pattern can be purchased as part of an eBook of just the Fouilloy mittens, earband, and cowl together; or as part of a larger collection of accessories built around a theme of medieval illumination. If you purchase just the Fouilloy set, you will automatically receive a discount off the cost of the collection.

Skills Required

• Knitting, purling
• Increasing, decreasing
• Stranded knitting in the round
• Chart reading
• Working in the round with DPNs (alternatives: two circulars or the magic loop method)

Size Information

Schematic in pattern has additional measurements.

• Small: finished hand circumference: 6.25”, hand height (not including cuff) 6.5”
• Medium: finished hand circumference: 6.75”, hand height (not including cuff) 6.875”
• Large: finished hand circumference: 7”, hand height (not including cuff) 7.625”

Intended to fit around the hand with about 5% negative ease.

Yarn Requirements

• Small: approximately 115 yards main colour, 85 yards contrast colour
• Medium: approximately 130 yards main colour, 190 yards contrast colour
• Large: approximately 150 yards main colour, 115 yards contrast colour

Other Materials Needed

• Stitch marker
• 6” long spare length of yarn
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

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