Limn

CONSTRUCTION

• The Limn mitts are worked flat and sideways, beginning with a provisional cast on, then ends are grafted together upon completion; a construction diagram is provided.
• The thumb gusset and decorative welts are shaped using short rows.
• Instructions include three size options: Small, Medium, and Large.
• Mitt instructions include two versions: a single-color version and a two-color version with contrasting welts.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Small (Medium, Large)

• 7 (7½, 8)” [18 (19, 20.5) cm] circumference at palm, unstretched
• 6¼ (6½, 7¼)” [16 (16.5, 18.5) cm] long
• To fit palm circumferences 5-7 (5½–7½, 6-8)” [12.5-18 (14-19, 15-20.5) cm]
• Single-color sample shown in size Small; two-color sample shown in size Large

GAUGE

• 28 stitches & 64 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, after blocking

NEEDLES

• One 24”/60 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 2.25 mm (US 1)

YARN

Brooklyn Tweed Peerie — 100% American Merino Wool (210 yards/192 meters per 50 grams)

Single-color Version:

• 1 (1, 2) skein(s)
• Note: The second size uses exactly 1 skein. You may wish to consider purchasing an extra skein due to variations in individual work.
• Photographed in color Klimt

Two-color Version:

• 1 skein each of Main Color (MC) and Contrast Color (C1)
• Photographed in colors Treehouse (MC) and Lovat (C1)

YARDAGE

Single-color Version:

• 185 (210, 250) yards [170 (192, 229) meters] of fingering weight wool yarn

Two-color Version:

• 150 (175, 210) yards [137 (160, 192) meters] MC; 35 (35, 40) yards [32 (32, 37) meters] C1 of fingering weight wool yarn

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Provisional Crochet Cast On
• Short Rows: Wrap & Turn Method
• Garter Stitch Grafting