What you'll need
| size: | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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| Wrist circumference- unstretched, in: | 4.25 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.75 | 7.25 |
Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk
Peacock (139)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
YRW035_305
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
These fingerless mitts were inspired by London's Tower Bridge. The twisted stitch lace pattern forms delicate gothic windows when worn. These are a perfect spring or fall transitional piece, and can be knitted up using just one skein of a special luxury yarn. You can use either fingering or sport weight yarn in this pattern, and the size is adjusted by changing the gauge and needle size; exact gauge for different yarn and needle combinations is provided. Pattern includes charted stitch pattern instructions only.
Skills needed: casting on, knitting, purling, twisted stitches, increasing. Gauge: 48 (36, 34, 30, 28) sts over 4 in/10 cm in pattern, unstretched.
Tower Bridge Mitts by Rachel C. Brown
What is Being Made
Tower Bridge Mitts are elegant fingerless mitts inspired by London's iconic Victorian Tower Bridge. These knitted accessories feature a delicate lace pattern that evokes the gothic windows and soaring spires of the historic structure. The mitts are designed as transitional pieces perfect for autumn and spring weather, or as an additional layering option during colder winter months. Available in three sizes—small, medium, and large—these mitts work with both solid and variegated yarn colorways, though strongly contrasting colors may reduce the visibility of the intricate lace design.
Techniques and Stitches Used
This intermediate-level knitting project combines fundamental knitting techniques with more advanced stitch work. The pattern requires proficiency in basic knitting and purling, along with two key decorative techniques:
- Twisted stitches – used to create texture and definition within the lace pattern
- Yarn overs – essential openwork elements that form the delicate lace windows and architectural details inspired by Tower Bridge's design
The entire mitt design is worked from one comprehensive chart, making it straightforward to follow the pattern progression from cuff to fingertip.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Tower Bridge Mitts are worked in fingering, sport, or DK weight yarn, offering flexibility in fiber choice and finished drape. The pattern accommodates different yarn weights by adjusting needle sizes accordingly:
- Small size: US 0/2 mm needles
- Medium size: US 1.5/2.5 mm needles
- Large size: US 2/2.75 mm needles
Needles can be worked as double-pointed needles (dpns) or circular needles, depending on personal preference. The pattern suggests specific yarn options including Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca & Silk (146 yards per 50 grams) in the "Peacock" colorway, or Indie Dyer 100% Superwash Fingering Merino (185 yards per 50 grams) in "Dad's Den." Yardage requirements range from 1 skein for small and medium sizes to 2 skeins for the large size, making this an efficient project for stash-busting or exploring premium fiber blends.
Difficulty Level
Rated as an intermediate knitting project, Tower Bridge Mitts suit knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to explore lace construction. The combination of twisted stitches and yarn overs requires attention to detail and pattern reading, but the single-chart format keeps the learning curve manageable.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering, Sport |
| Featured Products: | Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Rachel Brown |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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