Gossamer Mitts by Rae Blackledge

Gossamer Mitts

Knitting
November 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in lace, blocked
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
4.0 mm (G)
400 - 500 yards (366 - 457 m)
Hand Circumference: 7½” (19.1cm)
English
This pattern is available for free.

You’ll be cozy all winter long with these beautiful mitts by Rae Blackledge. An outer layer of subtle knit lace gives these mittens a delicate charm, while an inner layer of warm washable wool keeps your hands toasty in the coldest weather. You won’t want to be without them wherever you are.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
Hand Circumference: 7½” (19.1cm)
Hand Length: 7½” (19.1cm)

Materials
• Willow Yarns™ Daily DK (100% superwash wool; 100g/284 yds)
o 0072 Stormy Heather (1 ball): A
• Willow Yarns™ Stream (70% superwash wool/30% silk; 50g/437 yds)
o 0019 Celestial (1 ball): B
• US size 5 (3.75mm) dpn or size needed to obtain gauge
• US size 2 (2.75mm) dpn or size needed to obtain gauge
• US size G-6 (4mm) crochet hk
• Smooth Cotton waste yarn
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
Gauge
22 sts x 30 rows = 4” (10.2cm) with A and larger dpns in St st
28 sts x 38 rows = 4” (10.2cm) with B and smaller dpns in lace, blocked
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