Farmstead Mitts by Mel Kennelly

Farmstead Mitts

Knitting
June 2023
yarn held together
Sport
+ Sport
= Sport (12 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
US 7 - 4.5 mm
766 yards (700 m)
Approximately (7, 7½, 8)" / (18, 19, 20.5) cm around x (6½, 6½, 7)" / (16.5, 16.5, 18) cm long
English
This pattern is available from berroco.com for $6.00.

Using two strands of Lanas Light held together, this beret and mitt set feature a marled colorblock transition. Hat and mitts are knitted in the round from the bottom up.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Mitts: Approximately (7, 7½, 8)“ / (18, 19, 20.5) cm around x (6½, 6½, 7)” / (16.5, 16.5, 18) cm long
Beret: Approximately (17, 18½)“ / (43, 47) cm around lower band

YARN
BERROCO LANAS LIGHT (100 grs): 1 ball each #78126 Cayenne (C1) and #78101 Fog (C2) for the set

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers, one a different color for BOR
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
16 sts and 22 rnds = 4” in St st
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.