Hale Mitts by Peace Fleece

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

Twisted rib stitch adds texture to the cuffs and wrists of these long fingerless mitts, while a simple change in needle size gives some slouch to the stockinette sleeves.

Yarn

Peace Fleece Worsted

Native / Non-Native American fine wool and Texas Mohair

200 yards per 4 oz skein

Shown in Father’s Grey, 1 skein or approx 160 (200) yds of worsted weight yarn

Needles

Size A: US 7 4.5mm: 32” circ, or DPNs, if not using the magic loop method for small
circumference knitting (ribbing needle).

Size B: US 8 5mm: 32” circ, or DPNs, if not using the magic loop method for small
circumference knitting (stockinette needle).

Gauge

26 sts and 26 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in twisted rib on Size A needles, after gently wet-blocking, unstretched

16 sts and 24 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette on Size B needles, after gently wet-blocking

Notions

Stitch Markers

Tapestry Needle

Finished Dimensions

Hand Circumference (unstretched): 6¼ (7½)” / 16 (19) cm., to fit 7-7½ (8-8½)” / 18-19 (20.5-21.5) cm hand circumference.

Sleeve Circumference: 10 (12)” / 25.5 (30.5) cm at widest point.

Length: 12” / 30.5 cm.