A new member is joining the Old Salt family! The Old Salt Mitts feature the same sardine motif from the Old Salt Socks (yes, we still have an unruly fish that stubbornly wants to face the other direction!) but the fingerless mitts include some additional features that give a nod to Fair Isle knitting.

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These mitts are great for stash busting and gift knitting. They are knit from the cuff up and feature corrugated ribbing as well as stranded colorwork. The patterns is engaging and entertaining (but not overwhelming!). Video tutorial links are included to guide you along.

SIZES - 1, 2 (3, 4) 5

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS -

Hand circumference: 6.25”, 6.75” (7.25”, 7.75”) 8.25” (15.5, 17 (18, 19.5) 20.5 cm).

Recommended to be worn with 0.75” (2 cm) of negative ease in circumference.

To determine your fit, measure the circumference of your hand at the widest point.

Size 1 (fits 7” (18 cm))

Size 2 (fits 7.5” (19 cm))

Size 3 (fits 8” (20 cm))

Size 4 (fits 8.5” (21 cm))

Size 5 (fits 9” (23 cm))

GAUGE - Stockinette stitch: 16 stitches by 20 rounds in 2” 5cm.

Colourwork: 17 stitches by 18 rounds in 2” (5cm).

Using US size 1.5 (2.5mm) needles, measured in the round after blocking.

YARN - Sample is knit with

Hello Stella Fingering, 100% Highland Wool in OOAK colourway “Deep Moody Blue” and Ovis Et Cetera Shetland Fingering, 100% Shetland Wool “Natural”

MC - “Deep Moody Blue”

436 yds/399 m/100 g

CC - “Natural”

218 yds/200 m/50 g

Any toothy, wooly fingering weight yarn could be substituted.

YARDAGE -

MC - 110-200 yds/100-183 m

CC - 40-90 yds/37-82 m

Note: Yardage estimates range from Size 1 - Size 5.

NEEDLES - US size 1.5 (2.5 mm)

36” 90 cm circular for Magic Loop, 9” 23 cm circular or DPNs depending on your preference.

Optional: US size 2 (2.75 mm) in your preferred needles to size up for colourwork.

Note: The majority of the pattern instructions are written for small circular needles with the thumb using DPNs or magic loop. Feel free to use DPNs or magic loop for the entire project if that is your preference.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.