A luxurious set of fingerless mitts and cap to knit in three sizes (S, M, L), perfect for early fall weather. The rich openwork brocade of twining lines creates a lush organic surface that showcases a soft airy yarn. The easy to work fabric translates beautifully in both jewel tones and shades from nature. Ribbed hems provide a classic, neat finish to the edges. To learn more about the design process of Wheaten Cap and Mitts, read the .
Shown here in , color Morning Smoke
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Suggested Yarns:
, , , , or any fingering yarn with 400 to 450 yards per 4 ounces that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and elasticity.
Finished Size:
cap: 13(15.5, 18) brim circumference, to fit heads measuring up to 19.5(22, 24.5) inches. Cap length measures approximately 10.75(11, 11.25)
mitts: 5.75(6.75, 7.5) circumference, to fit hands measuring up to 7(8.5, 9.5) inches around
Yarn Requirements:
cap: 220(270, 325) yards
mitts: 150(180, 230) yards
Gauge:
hat: 23 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (unblocked)
mitts: 25 sts and 38 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (unblocked)
:
cap: size 5US (3.75 mm) 16-inch circular and DPNs (or size to obtain correct gauge) and
size 2US (2.75 mm) 16-inch circular or 1 mm smaller than gauge needle
mitts: DPNs size 3US (3.25 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge and
size 2US (2.75 mm) or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle
