Draco Manus Mittens

> In the 12th-15th centuries, 2 dragons > together represented guardians and > were believed to protect sacred > spaces. Consider these mittens as > guardians of your sacred selves.  This > design is a collaboration with > Republic of Yarnia. Dr. MRO, who owns > Republic of Yarnia, is a literary > historian who specializes in the > Middle Ages. When she asked me to work > with her on a medieval dragon theme I > couldn’t resist. You know I love > history and fantasy! Our inspiration > was drawn from an image found in a > 15th century text called The Dutch > Book of Hours. These mittens are knit with an optional ribbed cuff to fold into the mitten or to wear under the sleeve for extra warmth, Latvian braid cuff, and a thumb gusset. This pattern includes directions and charts for 3 sizes [7½ (8, 9) inches/19 (20, 22.5) cm circumference]. To determine your size, measure around your knuckles and choose the size that gives you a small amount of positive ease. YARN USED in photo: MC: Republic of Yarnia Sock fingering yarn, 75% superwash merino wool/ 25% nylon, 400 m/100g, Mansa Musa’s Pale Gold (cream) CC: Republic of Yarnia Sock fingering yarn, 75% superwash merino wool/ 25% nylon, 400 m/100g, L’ouverture Sapphire (blue) YARDAGE USED (Approx.): MC: 145 (189, 230) yds/ 108 (138, 168) m CC: 167 (220, 268) yds/ 146 (185, 224 ) m TOOLS: US1 (2.25mm) dpns or circular needles for preferred method of knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch/Place Markers Waste yarn or stitch holder for thumb sts Tapestry Needle GAUGE: after blocking, over pattern, knit in the round: 40 st x 42 rounds = 4 inches (10cm) This pattern has been tech edited by Sigrun Jones and tested by volunteers.