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Retreat Mitts
In this pattern, stripes and cables combine for a fun knit that is simple enough to do while watching a movie or chatting with a friend.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length approximately: 8 1/2 (9 1/2)”
Circumference approximately: 8 (9)”
MATERIALS
Good Shepherd, Shepherd’s Rainbow (75% wool, 25%
mohair; 2oz; 120yds)
MC Color #8318 Grape or #2013 Natural Dark
CC Color #4118 Sugar Plum or #8218 Teal
Size 3 (3.25mm) double pointed needles
Size 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers (1 removable, 1 ring)
Stitch holder or waste yarn
GAUGE
20 stitches and 32 rounds = 4” in stockinette
Note: to ensure a successful project, check gauge. Change needle size as necessary.
NOTES
• Shepherd’s Rainbow is a single-ply yarn that is similar to Mountain Mohair by Green Mountain Spinnery or Lamb’s Pride Worsted by Brown Sheep Company.
• There are many helpful online tutorials for both backward loop cast-on and cabling without a cable needle.
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- First published: February 2023
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- Last updated: February 19, 2023 …
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