Muffatees were once a quite common and practical garment, worn for extra warmth by both men and women. Today we call them cuffs and their use has become more decorative than practical, with the exception of those of us knitting or typing away on our computers in drafty old houses and offices.

I’ve compiled a collection of six muffatee patterns which have been derived from historic patterns or garments predating 1850. I’ve changed the terminology to modern terms. Occasionally I have changed the order of the stitches to make the knitting easier. And most importantly I have corrected the errors in the original patterns.

By joining the KAL you will receive 6 mystery pattern updates every two weeks, including the historic provenance for the pattern.
It’s never too late to join in as each update will include all of the previous patterns. The patterns will also be posted for individual sale ($4.00 per pattern) at the end of the knit along.

The Instructions for the patterns are both charted and written.

With the exception of the last pattern, which is two color, each pair of muffatees can be completed with one 50gr (180-200 yrds) skein of yarn. This a great opportunity to use your luscious fibers in your stash (camel, possum, quivet, alpaca, cashmere).

Clues/Patterns will be issued as follows
September 23, 2013 - 1st clue/pattern
October 7th, 2013 - 2nd clue/pattern
October 21st, 2013 - 3rd clue/pattern
November 4th, 2013 - 4th clue/pattern
November 18th, 2013 - 5th clue/pattern
December 2nd, 2013 - 6th & final clue/pattern

For chats about the knit along please join my Ravelry group Knitted 4 Ewe.