I had two sources of inspiration for this pattern: a wonderful skein of hand-dyed yarn and the desire for well-fitted mitts.

Slipped stitches are just perfect to showcase colors of hand-dyed yarn. The colors travel along your arm and you can enjoy the changes while knitting it and using it. The shape is achieved by decreases and increases, which adjust it perfectly to your forearm.

The final product was more than vintage. It looked like an ancient armor, coming from old age. The name was chosen to reinforce the feeling of an artifact lost in time.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• Wool is the best option for this project. The design is fitted and you will need elasticity for comfort.
• Check your gauge in the round.
• Mitts are worked from the top-down (upper forearm to hands).

SIZES
Small (medium, large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 13½” (34 cm)
Circumferences

• Knuckle: 6½ (7, 8)” / 16.5 (18, 20.5) cm
• Wrist: 5 ½ (6, 7)” / 14 (15, 18) cm
• Upper forearm: 8 (9, 10½)” / 20 (23, 26.5) cm

YARN
Dk weight yarn, approximate amount:
250 (280, 309) yds
228 (256, 283) m
Shown here in Malabrigo Rastita, 100% Wool - Merino; 209 yards 283 meters/ 100 grams (3.53 ounces): 1 skeins to all sizes in Glitter.

NEEDLES
US 3 - 3.25 mm
- set of dpns or longer circular needle for magic loop in small circumferences.
US 2 – 2.75 mm
- set of dpns or longer circular needle for magic loop in small circumferences.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in St st in the round with US 3 (3.25 mm) needle.

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