Scheelite Mitts by Linette Grayum

Scheelite Mitts

Knitting
May 2019
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.5 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in garter st, blocked
US 7 - 4.5 mm
180 - 220 yards (165 - 201 m)
[sm/med/lg]
English
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These mitts are inspired by my Scheelite hat, which I designed while spending a couple of spring weeks in the Eastern Sierras, rock climbing by Scheelite creek. Scheelite is one of the major ores of tungsten and the biggest source of tungsten in the US. Scheelite is quite soft and therefore not normally used in jewelry.
These mitts are unique in their construction: they are worked sideways with an i-cord edge along the wrist and 2 di erent connection options. Choose between a simple lace or a cable.

Palm Circumference: 7”/8”/9” 18cm/20.5cm/23cm

Sample shown: I used up some remnants, as I wanted a dual color effect. 40g of Six and Seven Fiber “Wheat”(100% merino) 220yds; (202m)/100g in “The Burrow”; 40g of Cloudborn fibers “Highland Worsted” (100% wool) 220yds; (202m)/100g in “Espresso Heather”