This pattern is worked in the round, using purl scale stitches to add scales to the side facing you as you work. Although this is more advanced in knitting techniques than the beginner scale mail gloves, for a knitter already familiar with working in the round, increases, and decreases, this scale mail pouch pattern may be more intuitive for learning to knit with scales, as the scales are added to the side facing you making spotting mistakes quicker and easier to remedy.

Contents

• 7 page PDF (English)
• 3 sizes
• Lots of photos, design tips, and charts

Characteristics

• Knit in the round
• No sew
• Uses the Purl Scale Stitch (see free tutorial)
• Greyscale print friendly pattern and chart pages

Materials Required

• Small Scales - 60 for small, 150 for medium, 250 for large
• Imperial size: 9/16” x 7/8” with a 0.22” hole
• Metric size: 14.3mm x 22.2mm with a 5.6mm hole
• All examples shown made with small scales from theringlord.com (Canada)
• Most examples are annodised aluminium, though some use engineered plastic
• Bulky/Chunky weight yarn
• Look on the ball band for a gauge of 14 stitches, 20 rows with 6mm needles
• You will be working with smaller needles at a tighter gauge than this!
• If you prefer a lighter, more flexible pouch, aran or even worsted yarn can be substituted with appropriate needles to maintain pattern gauge
• Many examples shown made with James C Brett Marble Chunky

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