Hale Mitts by Peace Fleece

Hale Mitts

Knitting
October 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
Two
English
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Twisted rib stitch adds texture to the cuffs and wrists of these long fingerless mitts, while a simple change in needle size gives some slouch to the stockinette sleeves.

Finished Dimensions
Hand Circumference (unstretched): 6¼ (7½)” / 16 (19) cm., to fit 7-7½ (8-8½)” / 18-19 (20.5-21.5) cm hand circumference.
Sleeve Circumference: 10 (12)” / 25.5 (30.5) cm at widest point.
Length: 12” / 30.5 cm.

Yarn
Peace Fleece Worsted
Native / Non-Native American fine wool and Texas Mohair
200 yards per 4 oz skein
Shown in Father’s Grey, 1 skein or approx 160 (200) yds of worsted weight yarn

Needles
Size A: US 7 4.5mm: 32” circ, or DPNs, if not using the magic loop method for small
circumference knitting (ribbing needle).
Size B: US 8 5mm: 32” circ, or DPNs, if not using the magic loop method for small
circumference knitting (stockinette needle).

Gauge
26 sts and 26 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in twisted rib on Size A needles, after gently wet-blocking, unstretched
16 sts and 24 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette on Size B needles, after gently wet-blocking

Notions
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle