Deep Roots Mitts by Catherine Salter Bayar

Craft: Knitting

An alternating rhythm of vertical rootedness, these mitts are a sturdy knit + purl corrugated rib construction of solid and variegated color.

Yarn

(Col 1) Harvest DK, 1 skein, shown in Oleaster

(Col 2) Spiral Grain Light Worsted, shown in Ficus

Size

7 (7.5)”/18 (19) cm circumference at wrist,

6 (6.5)”/15.5 (16.5) cm circumference at hand,

6.5 (7.5)”/16.5 (19.5) cm length, shown in size 1

Needles

US 6/4.00 mm for Mitts, US 4/3.50 mm

for Latvian Braid Join, 12”/30 cm circular, or any length suitable.

Notions

Tapestry needle

stitch markers

row counter (optional)

stitch holder or waste yarn

Gauge

28 sts x 28 rows in Pattern rib, unblocked = 4”/10 cm. Gauge is important for fit.

Skill level

Intermediate

Techniques

Corrugated rib

intarsia

grafted braid join

Paired with Zeytin Cowl, there is enough Harvest DK for both, just a second skein of Spiral Grain Light Worsted is needed.