Olivenhain Fingerless Mitts by Irina Anikeeva

Olivenhain Fingerless Mitts

Knitting
June 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette in the round (after blocking)
US 1 - 2.25 mm
280 - 300 yards (256 - 274 m)
6.5–7” (7–8”) around x 15.25” long
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

“Olivenhain” means “Olive grove” in German. Simple and attractive cable and lace botanical patterning is used for elegant embellishment of the Valley Yarns Olivenhain Fingerless Mitts, which are knit using soft Huntington.

Measurements: To fit palm circumference 6.5–7” (7–8”) 15.25” long. Measurements are taken after blocking.

Yarn: 2 skeins Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Superwash Merino wool, 25% Nylon, 218 yds/50g) color Sunset (about 280 yds used)

Needles: Size US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 32 sts and 38 rounds = 4” in Stockinette st after blocking. 30 st Cable Chart panel = 3’’ wide after blocking