Malaga Cove Mitts by Stephannie Tallent

Malaga Cove Mitts

Knitting
December 2010
handspun
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
125 yards (114 m)
S, M, L
English
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Malaga Cove on the Palos Verdes Peninsula is a gorgeous spot for beach diving and snorkeling. Kelp forests are home to Garibaldi and other fish. The ocean floor varies between rock reefs and swathes sand. You can see leopard sharks, horn sharks, and more. Go on a day with a southerly or no swell for the best visibility.

The twisted stitch and lace pattern reminds me of the pattern of waves reflected on the sandy ocean floor on a sunny day.

Finished Measurements
Palm circumference: 6.75 (7.75, 8.5”) / 17 (19.5, 21.5)cm
Cuff length: 1.5”/4 cm
Total length: 6”/15.25 cm

Yarn
2 ply superwash merino, 16 wpi, 1.2 oz/ 125 yds. Colorway Dragonskin from Funky Carolina.

Gauge
28 sts and 38 rounds = 4”/ 10cm in St st with larger needles.

Needles
US 2/2.75 mm needles or size to obtain correct gauge.
US1.5/2.5 mm needles for ribbing.
Your choice of circular needle(s) or DPNs.

Notions
Yarn needle, cable needle, three stitchmarkers, waste yarn.

Skills
Knitting in the round, twisted stitches, simple lace, reading charts.