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| Project Type | Mittens/Gloves |
|---|---|
| Yardage | 220 |
| Fiber | Wool |
| Weight | Sport |
| Techniques | Twined Knitting |
| Author | Josefin Waltin |
| Format | Project/Pattern |
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LoginWhen I ride by bike to work during the winter in Stockholm, I need woolen handcoverings that are strong and durable but also keep my hands warm and dry. Twined knitting makes a sturdy fabric that will last forever.
To read more about yarns and techniques for two-end knitting, see Strong and Sturdy: Two-End Knitting, Condensed by Josefin Waltin.
MATERIALS
Yarn 220 yd (201 m) Z-plied sportweight.
Needles Sizes 1½ (2.5 mm) and 2½ (3 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); contrasting yarn (CC) for CO; stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 38 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in twined St st on smaller needles.
Finished Size 6¾" wrist circumference and 6¾" tall.
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Photos by Dan Waltin
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