This pattern is part of my 5 pattern collection Incense Route, a collaboration with Malabrigo Yarn for their Malabrigo Freelance Pattern Project.

Nabati takes its name and inspiration from a people group, rather than strictly a location. The Nabateans lived in what is now northwestern Saudi Arabia. Their civilization was a part of the incense route, as it headed west toward Israel and Egypt and southeast toward modern day Saudi Arabia. Modern Saudis are cultivating an interest and study in the traditional crafts, art, architecture, and artisans of their own history, including handcrafts such as pottery and textiles. These mitts are knit in the round, with a thumb gusset that is returned to and picked up at the end, and sharing the patterning which recalls the pottery of this area.

Materials: 1 skein each of Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino) - (210 yards / 192 meters, 3.53 ounces / 100 grams per skein) in Main Color (MC) and Contrast color (CC)

approximately 85 (135, 180) yards / 80 (125, 165) meters worsted weight yarn in MC and 30 (50, 70) yards / 30 (50, 65) meters in CC

sample knit in 768 Archangel (MC) and 655 Chaja (CC)

Finished Measurements: approximate circumference of 4.75 (7.25, 9.5) inches / 12 (18, 24) cm

Skills Required: Knitting in the round, chart reading, increasing and decreasing, casting on in the middle of a row, picking up and knitting stitches.