Rust Belt River Mitts

A Celtic knot cable travels along the back of these sport weight fingerless mitts in three sizes S(M/L) and two lengths. But don’t be fooled by the visual complexity—composed entirely of simple, repetitious cable crossings, the pattern is easy to keep track of and execute. The tailored thumb gusset provides a snug fit that stays in place, while the cabled cuff can be lengthened or shortened to suit one’s taste. The palm side is worked in stockinette stitch. Instructions are easily adjusted to be worked on two circular needles if desired..

Samples shown: size M mitts with short cuff, knit in Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, color Bear and size L mitts with long cuff, knit in British Jacob Sport, color Black

Matching motifs: Rust Belt River Vest

Suggested Yarns: 
British Jacob Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, Finn Dandy 2-ply Sport, Shetlandia Sport, Jacob’s Dream Sport, Cabécou Sport, Perendale DK, East Friesian Sport, Modern Deco Sport, Polwarth Sport, or any sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Finished Size:
5(5.75, 6.5) inches in circumference (unstretched) to fit hands measuring up to 6.75(7.75, 8.5) inches around widest part of palm (excluding thumb) Note: final fit may be refined by using needles .5mm smaller to create “between” sizes

Yarn requirements:
Long Length: 120(150, 180) yards
Regular Length: 100(125, 150) yards

Gauge:
27 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch (knit flat, washed and air-dried)

Needles:
size 2US (2.75 mm) DPNs (or size to obtain correct gauge)
Cable needle several sizes smaller than gauge needle
Note: mitts may be knit using any circular method such as magic loop, two circulars, etc.