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Fishbone
Kits available from https://thisisknit.ie/products/luxury-fishbone-mittens-gi...
Classic cabled mittens with a deep furrow reminiscent of the ridges on cuttlefish bone.
CONSTRUCTION 
The Fishbone mittens are knit in the round from the cuff to the fingertips. Instructions are written for the magic loop method. The cable pattern is both written and charted.
SIZE 
1 (2) 
To fit hand 18-19 (19-20.5)cm / 7-7.5” (7.5-8”)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Hand circumference: 19 (20.5)cm / 7.5 (8)” 
Length (not including cuff): 19 (20.5)cm / 7.5 (8)”
YARN 
Ériu (sport weight) 
Folded cuff version 
208 (242) metres / 228 (265) yards
Shown in 
Ériu (100% Irish wool, Romney / Bluefaced Leicester 150 metres / 164 yards / 50 grams), Sheepsback
NEEDLES 
One 80cm (32”) or longer circular needle size 2.75mm (US 2) or a set of dpns 
One 80cm (32”) or longer circular needle size 3mm (US 2.5) or a set of dpns 
Adjust needle size if necessary to achieve gauge.
NOTIONS
- Cable needle
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch holder / scrap yarn
GAUGE 
Stocking stitch (in the round) 
26 sts and 38 rnds = 10cm / 4” using a 3mm (US 2.5) needle
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Working in the round
- Increasing
- Decreasing
- Cable knitting
To learn more about Ériu Irish yarn visit www.ériu.eu
- First published: October 2023
- Page created: October 12, 2023
- Last updated: November 14, 2023 …
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