Polymnia mitts

PLEASE NOTE! THE PDF-DOWNLOAD PATTERN IS IN ENGLISH ONLY. Suomenkielisen ohjeen löydät edelleen Softly-kirjastani. Polymnia was the muse of hymns, sacred poetry, dance and eloquence. The name Polymnia means “many hymns.” The Polymnia mitts are started with an optional tubular cast on, which provides a stretchy edge to the cuffs. A classic cable pattern is worked on top of the mitts and the rest of the mitts are worked in 2x2 ribbing. Size One size Finished circumference at top: 30 cm / 12 inches Finished circumference at wrist: 22 cm / 8.5 inches Total length (adjustable): 37 cm / 14.5 inches Yarn 225 m / 245 yards of DK weight yarn. Sample: 2 skeins of Gepard Garn Eco Cashmere Vintage (100% cashmere; 150 m / 164 yards per 50g), shown in colorway 106 Latte. Needles 3.5 mm / US 4 DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting Gauge 20 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches of 2x2 ribbing, measured over slightly stretched fabric, after gentle blocking. Notions 5 stitch markers cable needle, if using waste yarn tapestry needle blocking tools