Constantine Mittens by Faye Perriam-Reed

Constantine Mittens

Knitting
November 2012
Aran (8 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in pattern - see notes depending on size
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
164 - 256 yards (150 - 234 m)
S, M, L, XL (see notes below)
English
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NOTES
A super cosy, chunky, unisex pair of cabled mittens you could knit up in a weekend if you have some free time. This pattern is much easier than it looks and the result is really snug. These will become a firm favourite.

SIZES
S (M, L, XL)
19 (20.5, 23.5, 25.5)cm
7.5 (8, 9, 10)in

ACTUAL PALM CIRCUMFERENCE
18.5 (20, 23, 25)cm
7.25 (7.75, 9, 9.75) in

LENGTH CUFF TO TIP
27.5 (29.5, 32, 32)cm
10.75 (11.5, 12.5, 12.5)in

YARN
Erika Knight Vintage Wool (worsted weight,
100% wool, 50g/87m/95yds)
Approx 150 (174, 215, 234)m / 164 (190, 235, 256)
yds / 86 (100, 123, 135)g
Sample is worked in Flax

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Sizes S and L only
A set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double pointed
needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm (24in)
long for Magic Loop method
Sizes M and XL only
A set of 5 (UK 7/US 7) double pointed needles
(DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm (24in) long for
Magic Loop method
All Sizes
A set of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) double pointed
needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm (24in)
long for Magic Loop method
Small stitch holder or safety pin
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

TENSION
Sizes S and L only
26 sts and 28 rounds to 10x10cm over cable pattern using 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) needles
Sizes M and XL only
24 sts and 26 rounds to 10x10cm over cable pattern using 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles