Fingerless Mitts: Marthe Mitts

Marthe Mitts were inspired by a friend, who wanted to have something to warm her hands while playing the cello in cold churches. The pattern is reminiscent of gothic church windows.

The pattern is only worked on the top of the mitts, with the thumb offset slightly to the inside for increased comfort.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

• knitting in the round
• slip stitches
• increasing and decreasing stitches

Further techniques are explained in the pattern. The pattern includes a photo tutorial for the lateral braid.

Size Information

Sizes (hand circumference)

• XS/ child (16.5 cm / 6.5 inch)
• S (18 cm / 7 inch)
• M (19.5 cm / 7.75 inch)
• L (21.5 cm / 8 inch)

Materials List

Yarn:
Lanartus Sofia (100% Merino, 350 yds/320m per 100g) or similar sport weight yarn with matching gauge

Yardage: 160 - 175 yards / 146 - 160 m

Gauge: 28 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with needle size US size 2 ½ (3.0 mm)

Other material:

• US size 2 ½ (3.0 mm) and US size 1 ½ (2.5 mm) circular needles or DPNs
• 5 stitch marker
• waste yarn

Additional Details by the Author

This pattern is strictly for private use only. All commercial uses, involving reproduction or duplication of this garment are prohibited unless specifically licensed in writing by copyright owner.