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Named after the Scots name for the Storm Petrel, Assilag is a simple but fun fingerless mitts pattern with a twisted rib, cabled feather pattern growing up the outside of the hand between the cuffs. For the perfect fit, knit a size which gives you at least 1 cm (0.5”) of negative ease.

The pattern is fully written instructions, with charts for the cable pattern and also includes a photo tutorial for the Estonian Cast-On. The pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. There’s a screenshot of the pattern, and a list of the stitches used at the bottom of the photos. These additional techniques are used: picking up stitches.

Materials

• 135 (150, 175, 190)(215, 230) m (150 (160, 190, 205)(235, 250) yds) of Eden Cottage Yarns Hayton 4 ply (80% Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere, 380 yds/100g) in Thunder
• 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles, 80 cm (32”) or longer or DPNs
• 2 Cable needles
• 5 stitch markers (per mitt)
• Yarn needle for sewing in ends

Gauge

32 stitches and 44 rows in 10 cm (4”) in stocking stitch in the round.

Finished Size

XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL) - 15 (16.5, 17.5, 19, 20, 21.5) cm / 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5) inches

The mitts are designed to be worn with up to 1.25 - 2.5 cm (0.5 - 1”) of negative ease.