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| Project Type | Mittens/Gloves |
|---|---|
| Collections | Jane Austen Collection |
| Yardage | 375 |
| Fiber | Wool |
| Author | Meg Roke |
| Format | Project/Pattern |
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LoginEditor’s note: This pattern was originally published in Jane Austen Knits 2013. We are pulling it from the archives in December 2025 to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. We hope you’ll cast on some mitts and pick up one of Jane’s novels in whatever form you like—audio book, film, or printed page.
The Open Carriage Gloves were inspired by the simple durable gloves and fingerless mittens worn by ladies of the Regency era for traveling and walking through the countryside. During that time, it was important for traveling mitts to be very plain and sturdy to withstand the elements and outdoor activity.
This design includes features of those traveling gloves. They have a slightly longer cuff that extends to the mid-forearm to accommodate different sleeve lengths and ward off chills. A small eyelet diamond pattern is featured near the cuff and across the knuckles, which can be easily omitted if you prefer.
YARN Quince & Co. Chickadee (100% wool; 181 yd [166 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #120 gingerbread, 1 (2, 2) skein(s).
NEEDLES Hand and thumb—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Ribbing—size 3 (3.25 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); waste yarn or stitch holder; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles; 34 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in single rib on smaller needles.
FINISHED SIZE 6 2⁄3 (7 1⁄3, 8 1⁄3)" hand circumference, unstretched, and 10" long. Gloves shown measure 6 2⁄3".
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About Meg Roke: Meg Roke is a former special education teacher and is now a stay-at-home mom who has branched into designing knitwear. She loves spending most of her time with her husband and children. When her needles aren’t clicking, she can be seen gardening, baking, or sewing, in addition to watching way too much Masterpiece Mystery and too many old movies.
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