Hardcastle Mitts

Quick to work up in gloriously soft, squishy Whitfell DK, these fingerless mitts are ideal for a gift or as a treat for yourself. The bold, yet simple to knit cable runs up the back of the hand and the ribbed palm ensures a good fit with plenty of stretch. The pattern is available in three sizes and two lengths giving added versatility to this fantastic knit.

**Materials**

Eden Cottage Yarns Whitfell DK (DK, 50g; 100% baby Alpaca; 100m / 109yds per 50g skein)
Shade: Lichen; 1 (2) x 50g skein(s)

**Needles and Accessories**

One set of 3mm / US2.5 double pointed needles (or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge).

Note: Whilst cabling can be done without a needle it is recommended that you use one here due to the complexity of the 5-stitch cables.

**Notions**

Two stitch markers, waste yarn, cable needle, DPNs or preferred method of small circumference knitting.

**Sizes**

S (M, L)

Finished circumference: 18 (22, 26) cm / 7 (8.75, 10.25)in
To fit: 17.5-20 (20-23, 24-27) cm / 7-8 (8-9, 9.5-10.5)in
The mitts can be worked in two lengths; standard 19cm / 7.5in and extra long, extending to fingertips, 22cm / 8.5in
Length: 19 (22)cm / 7.5 (8.5)in


**Gauge**

20 sts and 33 rows to 10cm (4in) in 2x2 rib on 3mm needles after blocking