Dryw Mittens by Charlotte Walford

Dryw Mittens

Knitting
February 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
44 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in unstretched twisted rib AFTER blocking
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
399 yards (365 m)
XS/Teen (S, M, L/XL)
English
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Named after the word for Wren in Welsh, these ribbed mitts are worked in the round and feature a beautiful yet simple to work lace panel to match the hat.

SIZE (S)
XS/Teen (S, M, L/XL)
To fit palm circumference (measured just above thumb)
15.5 (18, 21, 23) cm (6 (7, 8¼, 9) in)
Length (all sizes)
22cm (8½in)
Sizing note: the finished fabric is very stretchy and these mittens are designed to fit closely, but if in doubt about which size to knit, choose the larger of the two sizes you are considering.

YARN
Fyberspates Scrumptious 4ply (55% Superwash Merino wool, 45% Mulberry Silk, 365m per 100g skein) 332 Ice, 1 skein (all sizes)

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 set 2.5mm UK 12-13/US 1-2 DPNS or your preferred method for working small circumferences in the round
5 stitch markers
Waste yarn

TENSION
44 sts and 42 rounds to 10cm over unstretched 1x1 twisted rib after blocking

28 sts and 46 rounds 10cm over stretched 1x1 twisted rib after blocking

23 sts and 6 rounds (1 repeat) of Leaf panel meas 6cm wide and 1.5cm long after blocking

Sample and test knitting by Missus Columbo and Charlotte Walford

Pale blue sample shown in size XS in shade 332 Ice
Pale green sample shown in size M in shade 334 Mojito