Thistle Mitts
Thistle Mitts are knitted in the round using a two-colour stranded technique in natural shades of pure wool, creating a cosy, bouncy texture and a bold geometric design.
The stitch patterns are inspired by an historic engraving of a thistle stalk viewed under a microscope by the pioneering botanist Nehemiah Grew and evokes the almost crystalline structures that he saw.
I have incorporated long cuffs that help to avoid draughty gaps up the sleeves. The finger and thumb ribs are also long so that you can adapt to the changing weather and not need to take them off to use your fingers in the cold.
Two sizes are available.
I hope that you find it a relaxing and satisfying knit
£4.00
Finished Measurements
Height:
29cm (11.5 inches) with the finger cuff unfolded.
They are designed to fit hands with a circumference of 18-19cm (7.0 – 7.5 inches) for the first size and 19.5-20.5cm (7.75 -8.25 inches) for the second size.
Suggested Yarn
I used West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Jacob DK
Any DK would work for this pattern, but natural wool suits stranded knitting very well due to its fuzzy quality and tendency for the fibres to mesh into the fabric.
Approximate Yardage
Main Colour:
100-115m ( 109-126 yards)
Contrast Colour:
68-74m (74-81 yards)
Needle size and Gauge
Needle size:
3 ¾ mm (US 5) double pointed needles or circular
Gauge:
22 stitches x 26 rounds for a 10cm square in the stranded pattern
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