Sherkin Mitts by Carol Feller

Sherkin Mitts

Knitting
March 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch blocked
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
102 - 150 yards (93 - 137 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English

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SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
To Fit Hand Circumference up to: 7 (8, 9)” / 18 (20.5, 23) cm
0.5” / 1.5 cm negative ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hand Circumference:
6.5 (7.5, 8.5)” / 16.5 (19, 21.5) cm
Length: 7.75 (8.25, 8.75)” / 19.5 (21, 22) cm
Sample size 7.5” / 19 cm modelled with 0.25” / 0.5 cm negative ease.

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Jade or Lime; 1 (1,1) skein
Approx. Yardage: 102 (125, 150) yds / 93 (114, 138) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 40” / 100 cm long (for Magic Loop) or dpns for ribbing
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 40” / 100 cm long (for Magic Loop) or dpns
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
17 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Mistake Rib Pattern blocked with smaller needle
16 sts and 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St St blocked with larger needle
19 sts and 26 r rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Wave and Knot Pattern blocked with larger needle