Ilex on Ice

Add a bit of subtle winter cheer to your outfit with these fingerless mitts with their garland of winter holly. Ilex aquifolium is the latin name for Holly, which means sharp evergreen oak; most likely named for the similar shaped leaves to the oak tree. There are optional embroidery details for a more intricate finish.

SIZE

1 [2, 3, 4]

To fit = 17.5 [20, 22.5, 25]cm / 7 [8, 9, 10]” hand circumference.

Finished dimensions = 16.5 [17.5, 20.5, 22.5]/

6.5 [7, 8.25, 9]” circumference at palm.

GAUGE

31 stitches by 46 rounds = 10cm [4”] in stocking stitch.

32 stitches by 28 rounds = 10cm[4”] in stranded pattern.

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:

1. Knit
2. Purl
3. Decreases (ssk, k2tog, s2kpo)
4. Increases (m1l, kfb)
5. Backward loop cast on
6. Picking up stitches
7. Stranded knitting
8. Embroidery (no experience needed - tutorial provided)

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.