Degree of Difficulty: TANGLY

In days gone by a man who was regarded as too lazy to fish was known as a hangashore. The term eventually came to embrace a wide range of rascals, including mischievous children. The Dictionary of Newfoundland English records that a hangashore was “too bad to be called a good-for-nothin’ but not bad enough to be called a sleeveen.” The bold graphic appearance of this mitten makes us think of certain lighthouses scattered around our shores.

MATERIALS

• Two shades of Briggs and Little Regal 2-ply worsted weight wool, 1 skein in Dark (D), 1 skein in Light (L).
• 1 set of 4mm double-pointed needles
• 2 thinner double-pointed needles for 3-needle bind off only.
• Stitch markers

SIZE

Men’s Medium. Circumference: 8.5 inches (22.5 cm). Length of mitten from beginning of Hangashore pattern: 7.5 inches (18 cm). Trigger finger: 2.5 inches (6.5 cm). Thumb: 3 inches (8 cm). Length of hand, thumb, and trigger finger is adjustable.