Retreat Mitts by Leslie Roth

Retreat Mitts

Knitting
February 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in 2 x 2 Rib
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
100 - 120 yards (91 - 110 m)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

In this pattern, stripes and cables combine for a fun knit that is simple enough to do while watching a movie or chatting with a friend.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length approximately: 8 1/2 (9 1/2)”
Circumference approximately: 8 (9)”
MATERIALS
Good Shepherd, Shepherd’s Rainbow (75% wool, 25%
mohair; 2oz; 120yds)
MC Color #8318 Grape or #2013 Natural Dark
CC Color #4118 Sugar Plum or #8218 Teal
Size 3 (3.25mm) double pointed needles
Size 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers (1 removable, 1 ring)
Stitch holder or waste yarn

GAUGE
20 stitches and 32 rounds = 4” in stockinette
Note: to ensure a successful project, check gauge. Change needle size as necessary.

NOTES
• Shepherd’s Rainbow is a single-ply yarn that is similar to Mountain Mohair by Green Mountain Spinnery or Lamb’s Pride Worsted by Brown Sheep Company.
• There are many helpful online tutorials for both backward loop cast-on and cabling without a cable needle.