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Henty-Creer
Henty-Creer
Warm, fulled, embellished mittens, inspired by the story of the X craft miniature submarines, and the courageous submariners who trained in the waters of Loch Striven
Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Schiehallion (100% British Wool; 110m / 120yds per 50g skein)
A Crowdie 2 x 50g skeins
B Faded Overalls 1 x 50g skein
C Daunder 1 x 50g skein
Needles and Notions
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Stitch marker
Waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Sharp / crewel needle Dressmakers pins
Glove / mitten blockers (optional)
Gauge
Before fulling / felting: 20 sts and 25 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette using gauge-size needles.
Use 4.5mm needle as a starting point for swatching.
Size
To fit adult hand: 18-20.5cm / 7-8in circumference.
Bear in mind that the mittens look very large prior to fulling / felting.
Pattern Notes
These mittens are knitted from cuff to top, with an afterthought thumb, before being wet-fulled / felted to create a dense and cosy fabric. After drying, embellishment is added to the mittens in contrasting shades as well as the main colour.
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- First published: March 2022
- Page created: March 25, 2022
- Last updated: May 23, 2022 …
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