The Plicatum Mitts are worked in the round from the bottom up, with irregular ribbing for the cuff, which flows up into a textured cable pattern on the back of the hand and stockinette on the palm. Increases are worked for the thumb, and stitches are then put on hold. The hand is finished with ribbing that can be worn folded or flat, depending on whether you want warmer fingers or to be able to use your hands more easily. The thumb stitches are returned to the needle and finished in ribbing.
‘Plicatum’ is the Latin word for ‘pleated’, and is used to describe the crinkly leaves of the viburnum plant that inspired the cable pattern in this design.

There is also a matching hat pattern available: Plicatum Hat.

Sizes: 1 (2)

Measurements
Finished circumference: 16 (18.5) cm / 6 (7.25)”
Length (with ribbing unfolded): 23 (27) cm / 9 (10.5)” – customisable

Yarn
Marina Skua Mendip 4-Ply (100% British wool, 150 m / 164 yd per 50g)
30 (35) g or 90 (105) m / 100 (115) yd
held together with
Marina Skua Caia Baby Alpaca (100% British baby alpaca, 230 m / 252 yd per 50g)
25 (30) g or 115 (140) m / 125 (155) yd

Gauge: 21 sts and 30 rounds = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette in the round on larger needles, after blocking
1 chart repeat = 7.5 (8) cm / 3 (3.25)” wide

Needles
4 mm / US 6 (or size required to obtain correct gauge)
3.5 mm / US 4 (or needle 2 sizes smaller than main needle)
Needles should be suitable for working small circumferences in the round – double-pointed or circular as preferred.

Notions: Scrap yarn or stitch holder, cable needle, stitch markers, darning needle for sewing in ends.