Fishbone by Anne-Michelle Phelan

Fishbone

Knitting
October 2023
Ériu (100% Irish wool, Romney / Bluefaced Leicester 150 metres / 164 yards / 50 grams)
Sport (12 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
228 - 265 yards (208 - 242 m)
1 (2) 19 (20.5)cm / 7.5 (8)”
English
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Classic cabled mittens with a deep furrow reminiscent of the ridges on cuttlefish bone.

CONSTRUCTION
The Fishbone mittens are knit in the round from the cuff to the fingertips. Instructions are written for the magic loop method. The cable pattern is both written and charted.

SIZE
1 (2)
To fit hand 18-19 (19-20.5)cm / 7-7.5” (7.5-8”)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hand circumference: 19 (20.5)cm / 7.5 (8)”
Length (not including cuff): 19 (20.5)cm / 7.5 (8)”

YARN
Ériu (sport weight)
Folded cuff version
208 (242) metres / 228 (265) yards

Shown in
Ériu (100% Irish wool, Romney / Bluefaced Leicester 150 metres / 164 yards / 50 grams), Sheepsback

NEEDLES
One 80cm (32”) or longer circular needle size 2.75mm (US 2) or a set of dpns
One 80cm (32”) or longer circular needle size 3mm (US 2.5) or a set of dpns
Adjust needle size if necessary to achieve gauge.

NOTIONS

  • Cable needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch holder / scrap yarn

GAUGE
Stocking stitch (in the round)
26 sts and 38 rnds = 10cm / 4” using a 3mm (US 2.5) needle

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Working in the round
  • Increasing
  • Decreasing
  • Cable knitting

To learn more about Ériu Irish yarn visit www.ériu.eu