Socks are often thought of as the quintessential "any season" knit, but I'm going to put in a vote for fingerless mitts. Wear them as the weather turns cool or when it fails to warm up quickly enough, wear them when your office is over-air conditioned or under-heated, dressy or cozy, bulky or airy--they work in all seasons and situations, and it's essential to have a few pairs in your handknit collection.
Introducing Narcisos--a
light, airy pair of fingerless mitts just in time for fall's first
chill (or equally lovely for spring, as seen in these photos!). As the air turns cool, keep your hands warm with these delicate
mitts. Simple stockinette adorned with lace, top and bottom, for an airy
feel, and knit in fingering weight wool for warmth against the early
season chill.
Narcisos calls for a single skein of beautiful Forbidden Woolery Fortitude--Leann updated her shop this week and has some absolutely gorgeous skeins of this yarn available right now! It's a soft but sturdy fingering weight yarn, 100% superwash merino wool, with a generous 435 yards per skein. I'd grab a skein of Gillyweed if I were you!
A quick knit to welcome the fall season, and available in my Ravelry shop for just $3.99! And while you're over on Ravelry, check out the new group for Forbidden Woolery!
Details:
Size: 1 size, to fit hand circumference approximately 7.5” / 19cm
Gauge: 32 stitches and 36 rows = 4” / 10cm
Yarn: Forbidden Woolery Fortitude (100% superwash merino wool, 435 yards/100g), 1 skein; shown in Heather.
Needles: Set of 4 US sz 2 / 2.75mm double point needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions:
Stitch markers
Scrap needle or stitch holder
Yarn needle
Mitts are knit in the round. Lace portions are charted; chart reading required.
$3.99
1 comment :
Oh these are beautiful ... and exactly the thing for two people on my Christmas gift list!
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