Pearl Street Mitts

Pearl Street Mitts by Stefanie Bold in knitscene handmade 2016

The sturdy linen stitch used in these mitts mimics a woven fabric. This is a great stitch pattern to use when working with a handpainted yarn because it creates a faux colorwork effect.

Sizes 7 (7½ )” hand circumference, shown in size 7½”

Yarn Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts 100% Superwash BFL Wool 4 Ply Fingering/Sock (100% superwash wool; 437 yd [400 m]/100 g):

• prairie flower, 1 skein

Gauge 34 sts and 64 rnds = 4″ in Tweed patt

Tools

• Size 2. (3 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Tapestry needle

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Notes

These mitts are worked in the round from the cuff up; both mitts are identical and can be worn on either hand. Slip stitches purlwise with yarn in front.