Product Description
These simple cabled mitts are perfect for when you just need a bit of warmth for your hands, but still need your fingers free for typing, texting, or other tasks where a full mitten might interfere.
As shown, these mitts were knit with Ella Rae Classic Wool in the colorway 160, and the pair used approximately 100 yards (92 meters).
The size is for an Adult Medium, but there is enough stretch to fit a fairly large hand, and enough negative ease for a smaller hand. If you have very small hands, going down one needle size should work well.
The pattern contains both charts and written directions.
Celtic Medallion Fingerless Mitts by Helen Silva
What is Being Made
The Celtic Medallion Fingerless Mitts are a pair of hand-warming accessories designed to keep hands warm while leaving fingers completely free for typing, texting, and other tasks requiring dexterity. These fingerless mitts are sized for Adult Medium but feature forgiving dimensions that accommodate a range of hand sizes, from smaller to fairly large hands. The design allows for customization of length by adjusting the number of rows to suit individual hand measurements and personal preference.
Techniques and Construction
This knitting project employs cable knitting techniques as the primary design element, creating the distinctive Celtic-inspired medallion pattern that gives these mitts their name. The construction method allows for straightforward customization—knitters can easily modify the finished length by adding or subtracting rows during the knitting process, making the pattern adaptable to different hand proportions and style preferences.
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes cable stitches as the featured stitch work, creating the textured medallion motif characteristic of Celtic knitwear design. The cable construction provides both visual interest and structural integrity to the fingerless mitt design.
Materials and Specifications
- Yarn Weight: DK or Worsted weight yarn suitable for this project
- Yardage Required: Approximately 100 yards (92 meters) for the complete pair
- Sample Yarn: Ella Rae Classic Wool in colorway 160 (as shown in the pattern)
- Needles: Adjustable needle size to achieve proper gauge; one needle size smaller recommended for those with very small hands
- Sizing: Designed for Adult Medium with substantial stretch and negative ease to accommodate various hand sizes
Difficulty Level
Rated as a beginner-friendly knitting project, making these Celtic Medallion Fingerless Mitts an excellent choice for knitters new to cable work or those seeking a straightforward, rewarding hand-knit accessory project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK, Worsted |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Helen Silva |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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