Acantha

Acantha was a minor character in Greek mythology, but one whose story is somewhat confused. In one version, Acantha was a woman who refused Apollo’s advances. In another version, Acantha was a man who returned Apollo’s advances. Either way, these cuffs, mitts, and mittens are great for all.

Worked from the cuff towards the fingers, this pattern can be used as wrist-warming cuffs, fingerless mitts, or full mittens. A large range of sizes will ensure well-fitting hand warmers for most of the family.

• Yarn: sport weight; 50 to 375 yards, depending on what is made.
• Model: The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga! in Dragon Millipede in third size; 80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 412 yards in 4.3 ounces.
• Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm).
• Gauge: 30 sts and 46 rows to 4 in.
• Finished size: 3.75, 5, 6.25 [7.5, 8.75, 10] in.
• Stitch instructions: Charted and written.

Pattern originally published by Cooperative Press in Fresh Designs: Mittens & Gloves.