Farmers Market Mitts
​Interweave | Urban Knit Collection: 18 City-inspired Knitting Patterns for the Modern Wardrobe, 2016

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Local culture often influences architecture, as seen in the textured knit/purl pattern on these fingerless mitts. It references the pueblo influence seen in the architecture in Phoenix, Arizona, where I spent my high school years. Remembering how light and shadow play on adobe walls, these gently patterned mittens were born.
In milder climates where the mornings are cool but not freezing, these mitts make daybreak a bit cozier. Solid yarns work best for this project because the textured pattern is quite subtle.

Knitting Knowledge | This project is worked in the round and requires:

• Knitting with circular and double-pointed needles 
• Casting on
• Knitting and purling
• Reading charts
​• Finishing

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Finished Size | 7-1/2 (8-1/2 , 9)" (19 [21.5, 23] cm) hand circumference and 5-1/2 (6, 7-1/4 )" (14 [15, 18.5] cm) long.Mitts shown measure 8-1/2 " (21.5 cm).

Cascade Heritage Sock (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 437 yd [399.5 m]/100 g):
​#5681 Limestone, 1 skein.

Needles | Size U.S. 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn).
Size U.S. 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn.
U.S. size C-2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook.Adjust needle and hook sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions | Stitch markers (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn.

​Gauge | 33 sts and 54 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in chart pattern with larger needles, blocked.