Bascule by M K Nance

Bascule

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Yarn Requirements - The original set used 75 grams (or about 1.5 hanks of the 50 gram put ups) of both colors.

The grey and teal version used 60 grams of both colors.

Mitts
Hand circumference: 7 ¼ (7 ¾, 8 ¼)“ / 18.5(19.5, 21) cm
Length: 9 ½ (9 ½, 10 ½)” / 24 (24, 26.5) cm

Tam
Circumference at brim: : 18 ½“ (21 ¼”) / 47 cm (54 cm)
Length: 8” / 20.5 cm

1 skein of each color will make either the tam or the pair of mitts. A second skein of each color is required to complete the set.

needles:
Mitts
For size 7 ¼“ / 18.5 cm:
Size 0 US / 2 mm (for ribbing) and size 2 US / 2.75 mm needles in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round

For size 7 ¾“ / 19.5 cm:
Size 0 US / 2 mm (for ribbing) and size 2 ½ US / 3 mm needles in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round

For size 8 ¼“ / 21 cm:
Size 0 US / 2 mm (for ribbing) and size 3 US / 3.25 mm needles in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round

Tam

Size 0 US / 2 mm circular needle 16” /40 cm long

Size 2 ½ US / 3 mm circular needle 16” /40 cm long and needles in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round

gauge:
Mitts

For size 7 ¼“ / 18.5 cm: 32 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch over chart using size 2 US / 2.75 mm needles

For size 7 ¾“ / 19.5 cm: 30 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch over chart using size 2 ½ US / 3 mm needles

For size 8 ¼“ / 21 cm: 28 sts and 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch over chart using size 3 US / 3.25 mm needles

Tam

30 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch over chart using size 2 ½ US / 3 mm needles

To save time and to ensure accurate sizing, check gauge.

2023 update/pdf information
This pattern has been updated with an additional size hat, additional screen friendly charts (in two colors), and a text version of the colorwork. I kept the original Twist Collective PDF.