Product Description
In Robin Hobb's Farseer Series, the Red Ship Raiders are the nemesis of the Six Duchies. Raiding the sea coast towns and villages, destroying everything they can, 'Forging' their captives, then setting them loose on the land to brutalize their former friends, family, and countrymen, these sea-faring OutIslanders are most definitely The Bad Guys.
These mitts will give finger mobility while coiling ropes, climbing the rigging, or just sending a text message while keeping hands and wrists warm.
The cables give elasticity to each size, allowing for multiple sizing options.
These mitts are the companion accessory to the Red Ship Raider Scarf and the Red Ship Raider Socks.
Red Ship Raiders Mitts by Elizabeth Ravenwood
What Is Being Made
The Red Ship Raiders Mitts are a pair of knitted fingerless mittens designed by Elizabeth Ravenwood. These mitts are crafted to fit women's wrists in three size options: Small (6"-7" / 15cm-18cm), Medium (7"-8" / 18cm-20cm), and Large (8"-9" / 20cm-23cm). The fingerless design makes them ideal for maintaining hand warmth while allowing full finger dexterity for daily activities.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key techniques to create its finished structure. The mitts are worked circularly using double-pointed needles, which allows for seamless construction in the round. The pattern also includes cable knitting, as indicated by cable-specific abbreviations in the pattern instructions. Knitters have the flexibility to use alternative circular knitting methods; the pattern notes that the mitts can also be worked on two circular needles or using the Magic Loop technique, providing options based on personal preference and available tools.
Stitches Used
The Red Ship Raiders Mitts incorporate stockinette stitch as the primary stitch pattern, which creates a smooth, classic fabric when knitted in the round. Cable stitches are integrated into the design, with the pattern using standard cable abbreviations such as C4B (cable 4 back, which involves slipping stitches to a cable needle). These cable elements add visual interest and textural depth to the finished mitts.
Materials and Gauge
The mitts are knitted using fingering weight yarn (also known as 4-ply), with yardage requirements varying by size: 225 yards / 206 meters for the Small size, 275 yards / 251 meters for the Medium size, and 325 yards / 297 meters for the Large size. The appropriate needle size is selected based on the finished size being made: Size 1US / 2.25mm double-pointed needles for Small, Size 2US / 2.75mm for Medium, and Size 3US / 3.25mm for Large. A cable needle is required for executing the cable stitches. Additional supplies include two stitch markers, a stitch holder or smooth yarn length for holding stitches, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. The pattern specifies a gauge of 8 stitches per inch (2.5 cm) in unblocked stockinette stitch knitted circularly on Size 2.25mm needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | Elizabeth Ravenwood |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.