CASWELL BAY MITTS
CASWELL BAY MITTS
Fiona Alice published her first knitting book, Take Heart: A Transatlantic Knitting Journey, with Pom Pom Press in 2015. Those patterns are now slowly becoming available as individual downloads for the first time.
“With a modern cable pattern knit in a glamorous merino and silk blend, this hat and mitten set was the perfect opportunity to play on the geometric theme while also exploring a different technique. The distinguishing feature of the hat is its pattern of repeating raised geometric shapes against the reverse stocking stitch background, while the other side yields a completely different pattern. I love the look of the twisted ribbing and the way that it allows the hat and fingerless mitts to stretch and conform to the wearer’s body.” - excerpt from Take Heart: A Transatlantic Knitting Journey
The matching hat can be found here.
This product listing is for the PDF pattern for the garment pictured and described here and not the actual finished item.
Sizes: 1 (2)
To fit hand circumference up to: 20 (23) cm / 8 (9)” – to be worn with up to 7 (8) cm / 2¾ (3¼)” negative ease
Finished circumference: 13 (15) cm / 5 (6)” circumference
Finished length: 22 cm / 8½” length
Yarn: Handmaiden Fine Yarn Lady Godiva (DK weight; 50% wool, 50% silk; 250 m / 273 yes per 100 g skein)
Shade: Plum; 1 (1) skein
Note: You will need 2 skeins to make the Mitts and matching Hat
Gauge: 32 sts & 34 rows = 10 cm / 4” over Twisted Rib (unstretched) on 3.25 mm needles after blocking
15 sts & 18 rows = 5 cm / 2” over Arrow Panel on 3.25 mm needles after blocking
Needles: 3.25 mm / US 3 DPNs or circular needle, 80 cm / 32” length for magic loop
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: 5 stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle.
Notes: Whilst the mitts use the same stitch pattern as the Caswell Bay Hat, the gauge is tighter to produce a denser fabric more suited to warm mitts.
This download contains two versions of the pattern, one for print and one that is mobile friendly.
Photography: Juju Vail for Pom Pom Press
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