A hot day in the Roman Empire, the air trembles with the heat. Mostly there is no shade, only here and there the Mediterranean pines give a bit of relief for the traveler.
Stop walking and listen, from far away you begin to hear the sound of hundreds of sandals of a Roman legion that approaches. The wagon wheels clatter on the stones. Step aside and take a break in the shade while the men pass by.

These mittens use a simple pattern which reminds me of the cobblestones. Knit them in several sizes and colors and they will keep the hands of the whole family warm. Not too simple and not too feminine, you will be surprised how quickly they knit up and they fit perfectly for both men and women.
The mittens are worked from the cuff up and they have an Indian thumb gusset.

Finished measurements
Sizes S (M, L)
Mitten circumference 17.5 (20.5, 22.5) cm / 7 (8, 9)”
Length is customizable.

Yarn requirements
Decida High Twist Sport (100 % Merino, 280 m / 100 g)
1 skein or 146 (203, 235) m / 160 (222, 257) yds of sport weight yarn.
Shown in color Gray.
Please note that any changes made to the mitten length will affect the amount of yarn needed.

Gauge
24 sts x 36 rnds = 10 cm /4” with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles in stockinette st after blocking.

Needles
3.5 mm (US 4) and 3 mm (US 2.5) – 100 cm / 40” circular needles, or as required to obtain gauge.

Notions
3 stitch markers, stitch holder or scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

The pattern is both charted and written.
The pattern has been professionally tech edited and it has been test knit.

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