Thornfield Mitts by Jane Burns

Thornfield Mitts

Knitting
January 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
218 - 436 yards (199 - 399 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English
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The Thornfield mittens were designed to complement the Thornfield Hat and Cowl.

The mittens were inspired by my favourite novel, Jane Eyre. The pairing of the simple classic mesh lace with the elegant
and elaborate cables and beads, symbolising Jane’s transition from the Lowood to Thornfield.

Materials
Eden Cottage Yarns Askham (4ply; 70% baby alpaca,
30% silk; 200m / 218yds per 50g ball)
Shade: Air; 1 x 50g ball

Needles and Accessories
One set of 2.25mm (US1) double pointed needles,
20cm long / 8 in
One set of 2.75mm (US2) double pointed needles,
20cm long / 8 in
0.6mm crochet hook (for beading)
Two stitch markers
Cable needle
Beads:
6/0 Czech Seed Bead Matt Silverlined Rainbow – Grey.
Sample used 20 beads

Size
Small (Medium, Large)
Finished circumference:
16.5 (17.5, 19) cm / 6.5 (7, 7.5) in
To fit hand circumference:
18 (19, 20.5) cm / 7 (7.5, 8) in

Gauge
32 sts x 40 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch on
2.75mm needles after blocking
38 sts x 56 rows to 10cm (4in) over ribbing on 2.25mm
needles after blocking