Scarab Mitts by Annie Watts

Scarab Mitts

Knitting
May 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in charted pattern
US 3 - 3.25 mm
848 yards (775 m)
7 (7 1/2)" circumference and 5 1/4 (6)" long; shown in size 7"
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

-Sizes 7 (7 1/2)“ circumference and 5 1/4 (6)” long; shown in size 7”
-Yarn Cephalopod Yarns Skinny Bugga! (80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 424 yd 388 m/113 g):
golden emperor moth (orange; MC), 1 skein
Marpesia marcella (magenta; CC), 1 skein
-Gauge 32 sts and 38 rnds = 4” in charted patt
-Tools
Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
Markers (m)
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle

From Annie: “The ornate jewelry of the Ancient Egyptians was the inspiration for this pair of mitts. This is my take on large gold cuffs seen on the gods and goddesses.”