Carrick Bend
Carrick Bend is recommended for confident beginners looking to challenge themselves. The mitts have a simple construction, allowing makers to focus on learning the basketweave pattern.
Sizes
1 (2, 3)
Hand circumference: 20 (22, 25)cm / 7.75 (8.75, 9.75)”
Alyson is wearing size 2.
Measurements
Hand circumference: 20 (22, 25)cm / 7.75 (8.75, 9.75)”
Wrist circumference: 16 (18, 20)cm / 6.25 (7, 7.75)”
Total length: 20cm / 7.75”
Hand length: 11cm / 4.25”
Wrist length: 9cm / 3.5”
Thumb gusset: 5cm / 2”
Yarn
Wensleydale Longwool DK (100% Wensleydale wool; 235m / 255yd per 100g)
Sample is made in colourway Fennel.
125 (145, 160)m / 140 (155, 175)yd
Hook
4mm (US G/6)
Tension
17 sts x 9 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” measured over alternating rows of trBLO and htrFLO, after blocking
24 sts x 7.5 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” measured over Cable patt, after blocking
