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Leidenfrost
“Keep your face always towards the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.”
-Walt Whitman
This pattern can be found in issue two of Nomadic Knits, which is available as a digital download (click the e-book link above).
These fingerless mitts are knit seamlessly in the round from forearm to
palm with a simple lovely lace accent. Thumb gussets make for a comfortable and classy fit. Llady Llama’s sock twins are a perfect
choice for creating matching gradients, and the Lichen colorway gives it a perfectly rustic, chic feel.
Sizes: Women’s 1 (2, 3, 4, 5); finished circumference: 8 (8.5, 9.25, 9.75, 10.25)”/ 20 (21.5, 23, 24.5, 25.5)cm at top of forearm, just below the elbow.
Needles: US 2.5/3.0mm DPNs or 9”/23cm circular.
Gauge: 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4”/10cm over Stockinette st.
Yarn: fingering weight: 235 (250, 255, 280, 295) yards/ 216 (229, 233, 256, 269) meters
Sample knit in: Llady Llama Fiber Co. Lleap Gradient Sock Twins (80% superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 200 yds/ 183 meters per 50g) in colorway Lichen.
Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle to weave in ends.
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