I had an idea for elegant mitts with cuffs made from soft alpaca fur. The alpaca yarn really makes the mitts feel extra special. The surprise was the medieval appearance achieved with one yarn and a more modern and sleeker look with another. All due to a difference in gauge! I loved both versions so much that this pattern includes instructions for both bulky yarns. These mitts are quickly made in the round, with size as you go construction to get the perfect fit. The tops of the thumbs are seemed with either Kitchener St or gathered, instructions provided for both. The Lady’s Knight Mitts are a joy to wear and quick to make.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON YARN
This pattern is written for two very different bulky yarns, the Brown Sheep Nature Spun Chunky and Queensland Collection Brisbane Bulky (more like an Aran). Because the gauge for both of these is so different, they are not interchangeable. This pattern includes separate instructions for both of these mitts, so only choose one of them. The Arequipa Fur is used for the cuff of either mitt. Stitch gauge is most important as the mitts are tried on as you go for a custom fit.

Yarns Used: Choose one MC.
MC A: Brown Sheep Nature Spun Chunky (100% Wool 3-ply, 155 yds/142 m, 7.05 oz/200 g per skein); 1 skein color 880 Charcoal.
MC B: Queensland Collection Brisbane Bulky (100% Wool, 144 yds/132 m, 3.52 oz/100 g per skein); 1 skein color 20 Great Reef.
CC: Plymouth Yarns Arequipa Fur, Super Bulky (59% Alpaca, 41% Merino, 65 yds/59 m, 1.76 oz /50 g per ball); 1 ball color 205.

Yardage for Pair of Mitts:
MC A: 104(122, 144) yds; 95(112,132) m.
MC B: 121(135, 156) yds; 111(123 143) m.
CC: 32 yds; 29 m.

Gauge:
MC A: 12 st x 28 rnds over 4 x 4” (10 cm square) worked in the round in garter st.
MC B: 16 sts x 32 rnds over 4 x 4” (10 cm square) worked in the round in garter st. A different gauge will affect yardage and final mitt size.

Needles: US #10 (6 mm) 32”/80 cm or longer circular for magic loop knitting, or size to obtain gauge.

This pattern has been tech edited.

Special Thank You…
To Driftwood Yarns in Groton, CT for generously providing yarn support for the Lady’s Knight Mitts.

Brenda & Carol you were fabulous test knitters!