Gallant Mitts by Sarah Inskeep Designs

Gallant Mitts

Knitting
February 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in color work pattern with larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
114 - 174 yards (104 - 159 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English
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Gallant = brave and/or heroic.
Who couldn’t use something brave and heroic on their hands? These striking fingerless mitts lift spirits with their bold and beautiful geometric patterns! Knit in the round, they feature ribbed cuffs, a gusseted thumb, and bold color work motifs on the palm and back of the hand. The stranded color work creates a super cozy double-layered fabric via the floats that are carried along the inside of the piece. Worked in a 100% alpaca yarn, you’ve got the ultimate in softness, warmth, and wearability! Pair with Dauntless hat, Daring open crown hat, and/or Valiant headband for a cozy matching set!

SIZE & FIT

Sized for adults in S (M, L) to fit 6.75 (7.5, 8)” / 17 (19, 20.5) cm hand circumferences and intended to be worn with 0.25” / 0.5 cm positive ease.

To determine the correct size, measure around the widest part of the wearer’s knuckles and choose the closest matching size. If in doubt, go up a size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Hand Circumference: 7 (7.75, 8.25)” / 18 (19.5, 21) cm.
Length: 6.5 (6.75, 7)” / 16.5 (17, 18) cm.

YARN

114 (144, 174) yards / 104 (132, 159) meters 100% alpaca light worsted/dk weight yarn. Sample shown in Juniper Moon Farm “Herriot;” 100% baby alpaca, 218 yards / 199 meters per 100 gram skein in the following approximate amounts:

  1. Color 1, #04 Walnut, 35 (40, 45) yards / 32 (37, 41) m;
  2. Color 2, #01 Talc, 35 (40, 45) yards / 32 (37, 41) m;
  3. Color 3, #03 Bullrush, 44 (64, 84) yards / 40 (59, 77) m.

GAUGE

25 sts & 25 rnds = 4” / 10 cm on larger needles, worked in the rnd in color work pattern and measured after wet blocking.

NOTIONS

4 stitch markers (1 unique, 3 matching), and a yarn needle.

NEEDLES

One set 6 US / 4 mm needles (or size to obtain gauge in color work pattern).
One set 5 US / 3.75 mm needles (or one size smaller than needed for gauge).
Use DPNs, two circular needles, or one long circular needle, according to your preferences for small circumference knitting in the round.