These mitts came about from the phrase ‘Holding your heart in my hands’. They are designed so that the hearts are secretly held safe in the palm with a flower motif on the back of the hand. The main picture shows a colourway developed since the pattern was initially published in Knit Now in 2013 (Issue 25). The pure wool Jamieson and Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight yarn is perfect for Fair Isle work and makes a warm and soft fabric.
Suggested Yarn: Jamieson and Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight (100% Real Shetland Wool, 118m/25g): MC1 - Green FC12, 1 ball; MC2 - Red 9113, 1 ball, CC - Light Gold 121, 1 ball. Much less than 1 ball is needed for MC2 and CC.
OR (original colourway): Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift (100% Pure Shetland Wool, 105m/25g): MC1 - Emerald, 1 ball; MC2 - Apple, 1 ball; CC - Crimson, 1 ball.
Needles: 3.25mm (US 3) dpns/preferred needles for small circumference knitting or size to obtain tension AND 3mm (US 2.5) dpns/ preferred needles for small circumference knitting or one size smaller than that to obtain tension
Notions: 3 stitch markers, Waste yarn for thumb, Tapestry needle
Tension: 10cm = 30 sts x 34 rnds measured over Fair Isle pattern on 3.25mm needles, blocked
One Size: (to fit medium womea’s hand) Wrist circumference: 19.5cm, Top cuff circumference: 20.5cm, Length: 17cm