Worked in the round, these simple wristwarmers are the perfect introduction to Cumbria Fingering and an opportunity to experiment with cables. The simple cables are easy to work and create a lovely feature on the mitts. The cables can be worked with or without a cable needle, giving you chance to develop your knitting skills. Skill level: intermediate.
SIZE AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
One size
Circumference: 18 cm (7 in)
Length (to thumb gusset): 14 cm (5.5 in)
GAUGE:
29 stitches and 40 rounds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over stockinette stitch using 3mm (US 2.5) needles.
29 stitches and 40 rounds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over stockinette stitch using 3mm (US 2.5) needles.
Cable Wristwarmers PDF
Cumbria Fingering - 1 skein, shown in Scafell Pike
Needles and notions are not included.
The mitts are knit using US size 2.5 (3mm) needles (or size needed to obtain gauge), in preferred format for working a small circumference in the round