Celtic Mitts by Jenny Williams

Celtic Mitts

Knitting
April 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 4 - 3.5 mm
220 yards (201 m)
5.75 (6.25, 6.75)" hand circumference; 6.25" tall
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This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

A gorgeous Celtic-inspired cable pattern adorns the back of each of these fingerless knitted mitts. The cables not only look beautiful, but will help keep your hands warm! Ribbing at top and bottom cuffs and a thumb gusset make these mitts fit wonderfully so your hands are truly free while staying toasty warm.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 5.75 (6.25, 6.75)“ hand circumference; 6.25” tall. Mitts shown measure 6.25” and fits a hand of up to 7.5” circumference.

Yarn Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd / 3.5 oz): #754 shamrock heather, 1 ball.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; cable needle; stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 34 rnds = 4” in St st; 20 sts of chart = 2.5”.

Notes These mitts are worked in the round from the cuff up.