Sagitta by Faye Kennington

Sagitta

Knitting
December 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette, knit in the round and blocked.
US 2 - 2.75 mm
200 - 248 yards (183 - 227 m)
S,M,L - Wrist Circumference: 5.5”(6”, 6.5”)/ 14(15.5,17)cm; Elbow Circumference: 7.75”(8.75”, 10”)/ 20(22,25)cm; Length: 11”(12.25”, 13.25”)/ 28(31,34)cm
English

Sagitta is latin for “arrow” and the name of a northen constellaton as well as a geometric term. These knit forearm warmers come to a point over the back of the hand, with a beaded arrow-like motif. They have a crocheted loop that wraps the center finger and an afterthought thumb hole. Worked in the round from fingertip to elbow. 3 sizes available for teens & adults.

Crochet stitches used - single crochet and slip stitch.

Wrist Circumference:
5.5”(6”, 6.5”)/ 14(15.5,17)cm
Elbow Circumference:
7.75”(8.75”, 10”)/ 20(22,25)cm
Length:
11”(12.25”, 13.25”)/ 28(31,34)cm

Materials:
Yarn: 180 yards/170 meters - 248 yards/219 meters fingering weight yarn, such as Spud & Chloe Fine in “Shitake”
Beads: 9g/.31oz Toho Glass 6/0 “E”
Tools:
US2(2.75mm) double pointed needles; (or size to meet gauge, or equivalent circular needles for magic looping); crochet hook in suitable size for yarn; 2 stitch markers; fine wire; scrap yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge:
30 sts/36 rows over 4” in stockinette, knit in the round and blocked.