Fimbrethil Mitts

"When I think of leafy patterns, my mind goes to Tolkien’s Ents and Entwives. No matter how many times I read those books, I still find it easy to get caught up in that world. Fimbrethil was an Entwife – one of the loveliest. This is a quick knit with lots of lace to keep your interest but easy enough to follow. Both the top of the mitt and the top of the thumb are simply a few rounds of purl stitches, but I think they marry nicely with the lace to give the design a clean look."

Knitting Needle Size2 or 2.75 mm

Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)

Materials List

• Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (55% Merino Wool 33% Microfibre 12% Cashmere; 120 yards [110 meters]/50 grams): #18009 1 ball
• Set of 4 size US 2 (2.75mm) double-pointed needles
• Scrap yarn
• Tapestry needle
• 2 stitch markers