Bring some celestial beauty into your life with these unique and fun mittens. The Galileo mittens are worked in a mirrored, non-repeating stranded colourwork pattern on the hand that is reminicient of Renaissance astronomy charts and inspired by the stars. Striped cuffs and thumbs, as well as a diamond palm pattern, provide a visual geometric contrast. A close fit keeps your hands toasty while you contemplate the heavens.
| Sizes |
Women's M (L) Size L contains 5 extra rounds for additional length in the mitten hand. Size can be further altered by changing the gauge and needle size. For a larger mitten, use needles one size larger. For a smaller mitten, use needles one or two sizes smaller. Palm Circumference: 8.25 inches around palm Length: 10 (10.5) inches from tip to end of cuff |
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| Materials |
Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino (100% merino wool; 175 yd/50g) 1 skein of each of two colours; or MC: 40 g/140 yards of equivalent fingering weight yarn CC: 30 g/105 yards of equivalent fingering weight yarn 2.5 mm/US 1 double pointed needles, set of 4 or 5 2 stitch markers waste yarn tapestry needle |
| Gauge |
32 stitches and 36 rounds = 4" / 10cm square in two-colour stockinette stitch, chart pattern |
| Includes | 5 page PDF pattern with colourwork chart and abbreviations. Measurements in imperial and metric. |
| Price | $6.50 CAD |
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