Coalport Mittens By Caitlin Sheperd

Coalport Mittens are classic unisex mittens for cold and wet days outdoors. Named after the fine porcelain of the Victorian Era, when blue and white patterns came into vogue and flourished, these mittens have traditional Fair Isle and Selbu colourwork motifs housed in modern colourwork blocking. I am particularly fond of the snowflake/rose motif that emulates the patterning in the bottom of the teacup and recalls the Greek Mataki or “Blue Eye,” a symbol meant to bring protection and good luck to the wearer.

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Suggested Yarns: (1, 1) (1, 1, 1) skein Festivus 8.0 Fingering, Better Breakfast Fingering , Stone Soup Fingering

Finished size: (Length=base of palm to fingertip)

Smaller 32 sts and 38 rnds 

Needle Size 2.75mm/3.0mm

Circumference = 8” (20.25 cm)

Length = 7.25” (19.5 cm)

Larger 30 sts and 36 rnds

Needle Size 3.00mm/3.25mm

Circumference = 8.5” (21.5 cm)

Length = 7.75” (19.75 cm)

Notions

Stitch marker

Darning needle

Scrap Yarn