Tombolo by Rachel Coopey

Tombolo

Knitting
October 2012
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
270 yards (247 m)
8"/20.5cm hand circumference
English
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Pattern inspired by the tombolo (narrow strip of beach) connecting St Ninian’s Isle to Shetland, the undulating cables and twisted stitches are reminiscent of the wave refraction which forms this beautiful natural phenomenon.

The pattern includes instructions for both fingerless and full mittens.

8”/20.5cm hand circumference

Full Mittens: 11”/28cm total length 7”/18cm length from beginning of palm to tip

Fingerless Mitts: 8”/20.5cm total length 4”/10cm length from beginning of palm to bind o! edge