Seven Species Mitts by The Jewish Knitter

Seven Species Mitts

Knitting
November 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stranded colorwork
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
500 yards (457 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English
This pattern is available for £5.00 GBP buy it now

These fingerless mitts showcase the seven species of the Land of Israel across the pair - barley, olives, pomegranates, and grapes on the left; wheat, dates, and figs on the right - as well as a
Magen David motif and the words “Seven Species” on each.

10% of all pattern sales will be donated to World Jewish Relief. They say, “Inspired by our Jewish values, we provide life-saving and life-changing action to support and empower people in crisis around the world.”

Skill Level
Requires the ability to knit stranded colorwork in the round, managing floats. Suitable for intermediate knitters.

Sizing & Finished Measurements
Palm circumference:
S: 6.75 in (16.75 cm)
M: 7.5 in (19 cm)
L: 8.25 in (20.5 cm)

Cuff to wrist length:
All sizes: 6.25 in (16 cm)

Overall length:
All sizes: 11.5 in (29 cm)

Recommended ease: approx -0.5 in / -1 cm

Yarn
This project uses 2-ply, 100% wool fingering weight yarn: 1 main color and 6 contrast colors. Due to the nature of colorwork, the following amounts are approximate only:

White (main color): 50g (230 yds / 210 m)
Yellow: 10 g (45 yds / 40 m)
Purple: 10 g (45 yds / 40 m)
Red: 10 g (45 yds / 40 m)
Light green: 10 g (45 yds / 40 m)
Dark green: 10 g (45 yds / 40 m)
Brown: 10 g (45 yds / 40 m)