“The Dark Lord had built a rampart of stone. In it there was a single gate of iron, and upon its battlement sentinels paced unceasingly… None could pass the Teeth of Mordor and not feel their bite, unless they were summoned by Sauron, or knew the secret passwords that would open the Morannon, the black gate of his land.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Black Gate is Closed”

This pattern is for BOTH socks and fingerless mitts! Make a matching pair of accessories

Skill Level: Intermediate, due to cabling and construction
Materials: For the socks, approximately 320-420 yds or 290-385 meters of sock weight yarn. For the mitts, approximately 200-300 yds or 180-275 m of sock weight yarn. The socks pictured are a size large and used 420 yds of Tosh Twist Light in the color Leopard. The Mitts pictured are in each of the four sizes, and use a variety of yarns (including Tosh Sock, Hazel Knits, and Dream in Color)

Needles: For both patterns, US 1 (2.25mm) or size necessary to obtain gauge

Tools: For both patterns, 2 cable needles, tape measure, scissors, and tapestry needle for weaving in ends. For the mitts only, two stitch markers and a stitch holder (or safety pins)

Sizing for the socks: Small (Medium, Large) socks measure approximately 8(9,10) inches or 20.25(23,25.5) cm in diameter when slightly stretched. All other measurements are adjustable to fit.

Sizing for the mitts: Small (Medium, Large, Extra-large) gloves measure approximately 7(8,9,10) inches or 17.75(20.25,23,25.5) cm in diameter when slightly stretched. All other measurements are adjustable to fit.

Gauge: For both patterns, 8 stitches and 12 rounds per 1 inch or 2.5cm in stockinette.

Abbreviations
K=knit
P=purl
S1= slip a stitch
K2tog= Knit 2 together
SSK= Slip, slip, knit
All other stitches are defined in the chart key