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Tilde - Fingerless Mittens
The Tilde Mittens are inspired by the interaction of small pattern elements and different textures. The contrasting bobbles in a striking fluffy yellow bring a smile to your face. They are framed by a simple cable. The tilde mittens are a simple pattern with a fun detail. The bobbles are a great way to highlight even the tiniest amounts of leftover yarn.
You will start this project at the lower cuff, working your way towards the fingertips. A contrasting yarn will be used for the knitted bobbles. The contrasting yarn is carried upwards on the inside of the mittens. It can be helpful to wind a small amount of contrast yarn onto a paper card and only bring it out from the inside of your mitten when making the bobble.
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Sizes
1 (2, 3)
Finished hand circumference: 17.25 (20, 22.75) cm / 6.75 (8, 9.25)” - recommended to be worn with 1 cm / 0.5” of negative ease.
Yarn
MC: Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight (100% Shetland Wool; 115 metres / 125 yards per 25 g)
140 (160, 185) meters / 155 (175, 205) yards
CC: Kiezgarn Suri Silk (74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk, 300 metres / 329 yards per 50 g) held double
or a small amount of leftover yarn
5 metres / 5 yards
Sample shown is knit in Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight colourway 1280 Mix as MC and Kiezgarn Suri Silk colourway Mathilda as CC. Davina wears a size 2.Needles
2.75 mm / US 2 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
This pattern uses the magic loop technique.
Gauge
28 sts x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, larger needle, after blocking)
Notions
- Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
- Cable needle
- Darning needle
- Scrap yarn
- Stitch markers
- Tape measure
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