Fair Isle Mitts
by Bestway
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Fair Isle Mitts
by Bestway
Summary
Mittens with a cuff and Fair Isle pattern on the back worked in 4 colours. Worked on 2 needles then seamed.
Size
Across hand above thumb 3.75”; overall length 9”
Gauge
17 stitches and 20 rows to 2 inches using 3mm US 2.5 needles over stocking stitch
Materials
1.25 oz Emu Unshrinkable 3-ply Botany Wool in yellow
12 yards Emu Unshrinkable 3-ply Botany Wool in red
6 yards Emu Unshrinkable 3-ply Botany Wool in brown
6 yards Emu Unshrinkable 3-ply Botany Wool in green
Language note
Some words commonly used in the 1940s may be offensive
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