Product Description
In Robin Hobb’s 16-book series-within-a-series, the Fool remains a central character throughout, though he goes by several guises depending on what the situation needs him to be. At first, he is simply The Fool, wearing his Fool’s motley to entertain King Shrewd and his guests. Later, he becomes Lord Golden, a wealthy, immaculately dressed nobleman of the court. These mitts give you the best of both the Fool’s motley for a bit of fun and Lord Golden’s brocade for an elegant hand.
The patterns are simple mosaic stitch patterns, so no knitting or color gymnastics are involved. Even in fingering weight, you will be warm wearing this accessory. The mitts are double warm because the Fool is always cold and needs extra layers. Both patterns are double-warm due to the mosaic layers. These are beautifully patterned mitts for cold weather.
These mitts are the companion accessory to The Fool’s Cowl.
Fool's Mitts by Elizabeth Ravenwood
What is Being Made
Fool's Mitts are fingerless mittens designed by Elizabeth Ravenwood, available in two finished sizes to accommodate different hand measurements. The small/medium size fits knuckle circumferences from 6 inches (15 cm) to 7.5 inches (19 cm), while the medium/large size accommodates knuckle circumferences from 7.5 inches (19 cm) to 8.5 inches (22 cm). These mitts are ideal for crafters seeking a beginner-friendly knitting project that combines functionality with colorwork design.
Techniques Used
Fool's Mitts employ fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginner-level crafters. The pattern utilizes two-color knitting with a main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC), creating visual interest through color changes. The mitts are constructed using the in-the-round knitting method with double-pointed needles, a traditional approach that eliminates the need for seaming. The pattern incorporates gauge swatching to ensure proper fit, with a specified gauge of 7.5 stitches per inch (2.5 cm) in stockinette stitch.
Stitches Used
The pattern employs essential knitting stitches that form the foundation of beginner projects. Key stitches include:
- Knit stitch (K) — the primary stitch used throughout the pattern
- K1MC (knit one stitch in main color) — creates the dominant color sections
- K1CC (knit one stitch in contrasting color) — introduces the secondary color for colorwork
- K2TOG (knit two together) — a decrease stitch for shaping the mitts
- Stockinette stitch — the primary fabric texture achieved through knitting in the round
- Cast on (CO) — establishes the initial stitches
- Bind off (BO) — secures the final stitches
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Fool's Mitts are designed for fingering weight yarn (4-ply), a lightweight yarn category ideal for creating fitted, detailed garments. The yardage requirements vary by size: the small/medium size requires 150 yards (137 meters) of main color yarn and 70 yards (64 meters) of contrasting color yarn, while the medium/large size needs 180 yards (165 meters) of main color and 83 yards (76 meters) of contrasting color.
The pattern specifies double-pointed knitting needles in multiple sizes to accommodate different gauges across the two sizes. The small/medium size uses size 1US (2.25mm) and size 2US (2.75mm) needles, while the medium/large size uses size 2US (2.75mm) and size 3US (3.25mm) needles. Additional supplies include one stitch marker for tracking rounds and a stitch holder or small length of string to hold 19 stitches during construction.
Difficulty Level
Fool's Mitts are classified as a beginner-level project, making them suitable for knitters new to the craft or those seeking to develop foundational skills. The pattern's use of straightforward stitches, clear abbreviations, and manageable yardage requirements create an accessible entry point into two-color knitting and in-the-round construction techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Elizabeth Ravenwood |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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