Available as a bundle with Nordic Lace Hat and Cowl for £10 here
The pattern for these fingerless mitts came about after I’d made the Nordic Lace Hat and still had loads of yarn left! Because the lace knitting pattern goes far, it meant that they were quick to knit and didn’t use up much wool. If you have made the hat or the Nordic Lace Cowl, you will know that this lace stitch pattern is quite easy to pick up. The mitts are worked in the round from the cuff up.
SIZES
To Fit Palm Circumference
S (M: L)
19 (20: 21)cm 7.5 (7.75: 8.25)in
Actual Palm Circumference
181/2 (20: 21)cm 7.25 (7.75: 8.75)in
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend DK (DK weight, 70% Extra Fine Merino, 30% Silk, 50g/135m/148yds) – Approx 40 (45: 50)g of Orinoco (2444)
Small Size only
To work flat:
A pair of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) needles
A short 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needle for working thumb sts back and forth
A pair of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) needles
To work in the round:
A set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
A set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
Medium Size only
To work flat:
A pair of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) needles
A short 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needle for working thumb sts back and forth
A pair of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) needles
To work in the round:
A set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
A set of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
Large Size only
To work flat:
A pair of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) needles
A short 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needle for working thumb sts back and forth
A pair of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) needles
To work in the round:
A set of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
A set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
TENSION
Note: Each size is worked at a different gauge to maintain pattern consistency.
Small Size only
26 sts and 40 rows/rounds to 10x10cm (4x4in) over Chart using 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) needles.
Medium Size only
24 sts and 38 rows/rounds to 10x10cm (4x4in) over Chart using
3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) needles.
Large Size only
23 sts and 35 rows/rounds to 10x10cm (4x4in) over Chart using 4mm (UK 8/US 6) needles.