Stella Mittens by Fabienne Gassmann

Stella Mittens

Knitting
December 2022
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
167 - 215 yards (153 - 197 m)
1 (2, 3)
English
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Our newest pattern uses the rustic Shetland Spindrift with soft and fluffy mohair/silk and adds a smidge of sparkle with Kremke’s Stellaris for a bit of added luxury.
Keep your hands and fingers toasty with added glamour!

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

To fit: 17.5 (19.5, 21.5)cm / 7 (8, 8½)” hand circumference
with 0-1cm / 0-½” negative ease
Finished hand circumference: 17 (19, 21)cm / 6¾ (7½, 8¼)”
Cuff length: 6 (6.5, 7)cm / 2¼ (2½, 2¾)”
Total length: 24.5 (26, 28.5)cm / 9½ (10¼, 11¼)”

YARN
Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift (4ply / fingering weight;
100% wool; 105m / 115yds per 25g ball) x 1 ball
Isager Silk Mohair (Lace weight; 75% super kid mohair,
25% silk; 212 metres / 232 yards per 25g ball) x 1 ball
Kremke Stellaris (Superfine Lace; 47% Rayon / Viscose,
41% Polyester, 12% Metallic fibres; 560m / 612 yds per 25g
spool) x 1 spool
Approximate yarn requirements:
Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift: 60 (67, 68)m / 65 (73, 74)yds
Isager Silk Mohair: 153 (174, 195)m / 167 (190, 214)yds
Kremke Stellaris: 90 (134, 180)m / 98 (147, 196)yds

TENSION
Mitten: 20 sts and 26 rows to 10cm / 4” over stocking
stitch in the round holding together 1 strand of each yarn
on larger needles.
Thumb: 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm / 4” over stocking
stitch in the round holding together 2 strands of Silk
Mohair and 1 strand of Stellaris on smaller needles.
Take time to check your tension and adjust the needle
size as necessary to ensure an accurate finish.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
3.5mm / US 4 knitting needles suitable for working small
circumferences in the round
2.5mm / US 1-2 knitting needles suitable for working small
circumferences in the round
3mm / US 2-3 knitting needles suitable for working small
circumferences in the round - optional for a firmer cuff
Stitch markers
Smooth scrap yarn for holding stitches
Tapestry needle