“Come, run up hwome wi’ us to night,
Athirt the vield a-vroze so white,
Where vrosty sheädes do lie below
The winter ricks a-tipp’d wi’ snow.”
William Barnes, Dorset

Abbotsbury in Dorset is home to St. Nicholas’ Church, one of many throughout England to feature stunning encaustic ceramic tiles. In each medieval church I enter, I can’t help but first look down at the beautiful designs: perfect for pattern inspiration. The Abbotsbury Mittens are part of my new Cathedral series.

Materials:

Small:
Set of 5 DPNs, size 2.25 mm
~ 150 yds of Main Colour (fingering weight)
~ 150 yds of Contrast Colour (fingering weight),
Tapestry needle; 2 scrap pieces of yarn for thumb.

Gauge: 11 sts and 11 rows = ~1” across palm
Final measurements: 3 ½” across by 9 ½” long

Large:
Set of 5 DPNs, size 2.5 mm
~ 200 yds of Main Colour (fingering weight or light sport)
~ 200 yds of Contrast Colour (fingering weight or light sport),
Tapestry needle; 2 scrap pieces of yarn for thumb.

Gauge: 9 sts and 9 rows = ~1” across palm
Final measurements: 4” across by 11” long