Geode Mitts by Laura Perrem

Geode Mitts

Knitting
March 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in St St blocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
113 - 147 yards (103 - 134 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English

Available as part of the Celtic Irish Knits Club 2025. The digital version of this club is available here.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
To Fit Hand Circumference Up To: 7.25 (8, 8.75)” / 18.5 (20.5, 22) cm
0.5” / 1.5 cm intended negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hand Circumference:
6.75 (7.5, 8.25)”/ 17 (19, 21) cm
Length: 9”/ 23 cm
Sample size Medium modelled with 0.5” / 1.5 cm negative ease.

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked with larger needle
22 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in Half Twisted Rib, blocked gently with larger needle
Geode Pattern meas. 3” / 7.5 cm across, blocked with larger needle

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Solas’ (93% Merino, 3.5% Cashmere and 3.5% Silk; 243 yds / 222 m per 3.6 oz / 100g); Colour: Smoke; 1 skein
Approx yardage: 113 (128, 147) yds/ 103 (117, 134) m

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US size 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle, 40” / 100 cm for Magic Loop or dpns
US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 40” / 100 cm for Magic Loop or dpns for cuff
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
2 cable needles, stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle.