Picq Mittens

The Picq mittens are inspired by the intricate patterns that decorate the walls and ceilings of the Schoelcher Library in Fort-de-France, Martinique. Designed by Parisian architect Pierre-Henri Picq, and opened in 1893, the library is covered in decoration, from the ornate metal structure that supports the building, to the mosaics that cover the walls, and the brightly coloured concrete tiles on the floor. As I stood looking at this beautiful library, I was already working out how to translate these motifs into knitting stitches! 

Picq is worked from the fingertips to the cuff, with stranded colourwork that makes the fabric extra thick, and extra cozy. Knit the cuffs as long as you like, to keep your wrists warm on a chilly day!

The pattern requires approximately 185 m / 200 yards of worsted weight wool in three colours:

125 m / 136 yards MC

30 m / 32 yards CC1

30 m / 32 yards CC2

Sizes:

Adult XS [S, M, L]

Hand Circumference: 18 [19.5, 21, 23] cm / 7 [7.75, 8.25, 9] inches 

Palm Length: 16.5 [18, 19, 21.5] cm / 6.5 [7, 7.5, 8.5] inches.