Tortilis

The travelling stitches and unusual shaping on these mittens create the feeling that the rib is flowing around itself — the name *Tortilis* comes from the Latin word for twisted. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) Recommended ease: 1–1.5" / 2.5–4 cm of negative ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Hand Circumference: 5.5 (6.75, 8)" / 14 (17, 20) cm. Total Length: 9 (9.75, 10.5)" / 22.5 (24.5, 26.5) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 1 (2, 2) skein(s) of Mendip DK by Marina Skua (100% British wool, 131 yds / 120 m – 50 g), colourway Beech (Sunny). Or approx. 120 (150, 190) yds / 110 (137, 174) m of DK-weight yarn or any yarn you obtain gauge with. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Sport and De Rerum Natura Gilliatt. Needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm, US 4 / 3.5 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles. Notions: Stitch markers, scrap yarn, stitch holders or waste yarn. **GAUGE** 26 sts x 30 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in 1 x 1 Rib, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** These mittens are worked bottom up in 1 x 1 Rib for a warm, stretchy fabric. A Tubular Cast-On ensures a neat edge to the cuff. The back of the hand features travelling stitches that make the rib seem to overlap itself. At the same time, stitches are increased for the thumb gusset. Thumb stitches are placed on hold while the hand is finished, then are returned to the needles and the thumb is completed. The hand and thumb are shaped with centred decreases to continue the flowing effect of the rib.