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Loch Maree Fingerless Mitts
The Loch Maree Mitts are inspired by a hike around Loch Maree in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Ideal for cooler days when a full pair of gloves or mittens might be too much, these mitts provide a surprising amount of comforting warmth.
Echoing the motif of the Cùl Mòr cardigan, and with a nod to spring, each mitt features a strip of floral motifs using a small amount of yarn in three colours. The main body of each mitt is worked sideways in the much underrated and underused extended double crochet stitch. The mitts also have a great fit due to the shaped thumb gusset.
You’ll get to practise lots of techniques in this small project: join as you go, after-thought gusset, a small bit of sewing and decorative surface slip-stitch crochet.
Loch Maree Fingerless Mitts are available in 3 sizes to fit hand circumference: 18 (20, 22) cm / 7 (8, 8.5) in
Designed to be worn with 1-2.5 cm negative ease.
J C Rennie & Co, Supersoft Lambswool, 4-ply, 100% wool (lambswool), 246 m / 270 yds per 50g.
Green version in shades:
MC: Jade
CC1: Cummin
CC2: Marble Gemstone
Purple version in shades:
MC: Ivanhoe
CC1: Iron Rust
CC2: Cummin
Blue version in shades:
MC: Teal Dust
CC1: Confetti
CC2: Marble Gemstone
Approximate yardage required:
MC: 123 (148, 172) m / 135 (162, 189) yds
CC1: All sizes 25m / 27 yds (5g)
CC2: All sizes 25m / 27 yds (5g)
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