Description

These mitts are named Ironwork because the colorwork pattern reminds me of wrought iron work. The idea came to me as I was learning Fair Isle knitting--I wanted a project that would give me practice, but that would not involve steeks and rapid color changes. Keeping the colorwork away from the shaping areas allows singular focus, and the use of hand-dyed yarns gives the subtle look of color changes without the extra work. I hope this project either helps you practice a technique new to you, or just gives you a fun project. Enjoy!

Finished Measurements

6.75” [17 cm] circumference; 8” [20.5 cm] length

Materials

•Fingering weight sock yarn, approx 150 yds [137 m] MC & 55 yds [50.5 m] CC
•US size 2 (2.75 mm) 16” circular needles (2)
•US size 2 (2.75 mm) dpn set of 5
•Stitch marker
•Yarn needle
•Stitch Holder (or scrap yarn)

Gauge

33 sts & 48 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st

Skills Used

Knitting in the round, two-color knitting, thumb gusset shaping

Yarn used: Fleece Artist Basic Merino Sock Yarn in Ivory and Spirit Trail Fiberworks Alexandra Sock Yarn in Honeyed Plums.

Construction

Worked from the cuff to the fingers in the round