The Picq mittens are inspired by the intricate patterns that decorate the walls and ceilings of the Schoelcher Library in Fort-de-France, Martinique. Designed by Parisian architect Pierre-Henri Picq, and opened in 1893, the library is covered in decoration, from the ornate metal structure that supports the building, to the mosaics that cover the walls, and the brightly coloured concrete tiles on the floor. As I stood looking at this beautiful library, I was already working out how to translate these motifs into knitting stitches!

Picq is worked from the fingertips to the cuff, with stranded colourwork that makes the fabric extra thick, and extra cozy. Knit the cuffs as long as you like, to keep your wrists warm on a chilly day!

The pattern requires approximately 185 m / 200 yards of worsted weight wool in three colours:
125 m / 136 yards MC
30 m / 32 yards CC1
30 m / 32 yards CC2

Sizes:
Adult XS S, M, L
Hand Circumference: 18 19.5, 21, 23 cm / 7 7.75, 8.25, 9 inches

See schematic photo for full details
Palm Length: 16.5 18, 19, 21.5 cm / 6.5 7, 7.5, 8.5 inches.

Yarns used in sample mittens:
Picq Mitten Samples – Yarn Information/

Large:
MC Patons Classic Wool Worsted 100% merino; 194yd / 177m per 3.5oz /100g skein; Pine
CC1 Novita Nalle 75% Wool, 25% Nylon; 284yd / 260m per 3.5oz / 100g skein; Stone
CC2 Quince & Co. Lark 100% wool; 134yd / 123m per 1.75oz / 50g skein; Nasturtium

Medium (main sample):
Walcot Yarns Origin 50% merino, 50% wool; 201yd / 192m per 3.5oz / 100g skein;
MC Wild River
CC1 Lighthouse
CC2 Salmon

Small:
MC River City Yarns Epic 50% corriedale, 50% merino; 212yd / 194m per 3.5oz / 100g skein; Light Grey
CC1 Berroco Vintage DK 52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon; 290yd / 265m per 3.5oz / 100g skein; Breezeway
CC2 Garnstudio Drops Karisma 100% wool; 109yd / 100m per 1.75oz / 50g skein; Navy Blue

Extra Small:
MC Garnstudio Drops Karisma 100% wool; 109yd / 100m per 50g skein; Navy Blue
CC1 Holst Garn Supersoft 50% merino, 50% shetland; 314yd / 287m per 1.75oz / 50g skein; White
CC2 Holst Garn Tides 70% wool, 30% silk; 314yd / 287m per 1.75oz / 50g skein; Tudor - yarn held double.