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.

RECOMMENDED YARN

3 colours of 4 ply / fingering weight yarn. 

YARN USED

Jamieson and Smith 2 Ply Jumper (25g; 105m [115yds];

100% wool; 4ply/fingering)

MC - Pale Green 1280

150 [165, 215, 295]m

164 [181, 235, 323]yds

2 [2, 3, 3] balls

CC1 Dark Green 82

20 [25, 30, 40]m

22 [27, 33, 44]yds

1 ball

CC2 Red 1403

45 [50, 65, 90]m

49 [55, 71, 98]yds

1 ball

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.

Check your gauge.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

2.5 mm [US Size 1.5] needles for working in the round; either DPNs, long circular needle or preferred method for circular knitting; or size to obtain gauge

Stitch marker x 3

Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:

• Knit
• Purl
• Decreases (ssk, k2tog, s2kpo)
• Increases (m1l, kfb)
• Backward loop cast on
• Picking up stitches
• Stranded knitting
• Embroidery (no experience needed - tutorial provided)

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.