Carmilla’s Mitts were designed with the rib vaults and arches of a cathedral interior in mind. These mitts are worked in the round from the bottom up and feature gorgeous lace cuffs that transition into the stranded-colorwork pattern.
Mitts are worked from the bottom up in the round.
6 ½ (7 ¼, 8)“ hand circumference and 8 ¼ (8 ¾, 9)” long. Mitts shown measure 7 ¼“.
Approximately 200 yards (198 meters) fingering weight yarn.
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33 stitches / 30 rounds = 4″/10cm n colourwork pattenr
US 2/2.75mm double pointed needles, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Stitch markers, waste yarn to hold stitches, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting in the round, making yarn overs, increasing stitches using m1l and m1r, knitting two stitches together, reading a colourwork chart, reading a lace chart, working with two colours in a single row
Stitch patterns are provided as charts only
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An overall triangle pattern gives way to a disruption of triangles-within-triangles, creating a mostly straightforward knit with the occasional variation in motif designed to keep you on your toes.
This pattern is for you if… You like subtle surprises in your overall motifs, you’re looking for an extra layer of warmth on still-chilly spring mornings, or you’d love to showcase a variegated, tonal or self-striping yarn.
Move along if… You’re looking for a stitch motif that you don’t have to pay much attention to, you prefer non-triangle shapes.
one size; comfortably fits a hand with a 7.5”/19cm palm circumference; finished dimensions: 8.75”/22.25cm in length
Approx. 120 yards / 26 grams of fingering weight yarn in main colour (MC)
Approx. 70 yards / 15 grams of fingering weight yarn in contrast colour (CC)
Sample knit in: Queensland Collection Perth (437 yards/400 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz; 80% wool, 20% nylon; 1 skein) in colour Tasmanian Bay; Knit Picks Palette (231 yards/211 meters per 50 grams/1.76 oz; 100% wool; 1 skein) in colour Natural/Undyed.
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17 stitches and 16 rows = 2″/5cm in colourwork
Size A: US 3/3.25mm double pointed needles, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: US 2/2.75mm double pointed needles, or one size smaller than Size A
2 stitch markers, waste yarn for holding thumb stitches, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting in the round, reading a colourwork chart, tacking floats, increasing stitches using M1L or M1R, placing and knitting held stitches, binding off
Stitch patterns are charted only.
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Show your llama love with a pair of densely knit worsted weight mittens that will keep the cold out and the warmth in this winter! This full colour pattern comes with two sets of charts, one in colour and one in black-and-white for those who want to break out the coloured pencils to create their own colour schemes.
This pattern is for you if… You live in a really cold climate and want a pair of mittens in a thicker yarn with a tight gauge. You love llamas!
Move along if… You hate tacking floats, as there are some spots with long gaps between colours.
one size; comfortably fits a hand with a 7.5” palm circumference (full length: 10.25″)
115 yards of worsted weight yarn in main colour
80 yards of worsted weight yarn in contrast colour
Sample knit with: Malabrigo Rios (210 yards/192 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz skein; 100% superwash Merino wool; 1 skein used) in colour Archangel; Cascade 220 (220 yards/201 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz; 100% Wool; 1 skein used) in Natural/Undyed.
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27 stitches and 30 rows = 4″/10cm colourwork stockinette
US 1 / 2.25mm double pointed needles, or size necessary to obtain gauge
2 stitch markers, waste yarn for holding thumb stitches, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting and purling, knitting in the round, reading a colourwork chart, tacking floats, increasing stitches using M1L or M1R, decreasing stitches using k2tog and ssk, picking up and knitting held stitches
Stitch patterns are charted only.
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Perfect for those who are passionate about pachyderms, these densely knit elephant mittens are a bright option during a cold winter. Pattern includes full colour charts and written instructions for creating the picot edge and Latvian braid.
This pattern is for you if… You live in a really cold climate and want a pair of mittens in a thicker yarn with a tight gauge. You love elephants!
Move along if… You hate tacking floats, as there are some spots with long gaps between colours.
one size; comfortably fits a hand with a 7.5” palm circumference; finished dimensions: 12.5” in length
130 yards of worsted weight yarn in main colour (yellow)
155 yards of worsted weight yarn in contrast colour (white)
Sample knit in: Diamond Galway (219 yards/200 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz; 100% wool; 2 skeins used; 1 skein of each colour used) Yellow and White.
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25.5 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches in colourwork
US 2 / 2.75mm double pointed needles, or size necessary to obtain gauge
2 stitch markers, waste yarn for holding thumb stitches, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting in the round, reading a colourwork chart, tacking floats, increasing stitches using M1L or M1R, decreasing stitches using k2tog and ssk, picking up and knitting held stitches, picot edge, Latvian braid
Stitch patterns are charted only.
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Inspired by the vivid colours of the stained-glass windows found in gothic architecture, the Rose Window Mittens are a chance to let those single skeins of variegated or speckled yarns in your stash shine on a neutral background.
This pattern is for you if… You love experimenting with colour, you’ve got some scrap yarns you’d like to mix and match, you prefer a mitten with a rounded end.
Move along if… Solid yarns are more to your taste.
Small/Medium (Medium/Large): 7.5 (8)” / 19 (20) cm circumference; 10.5 (11)” / 27 (28) cm long
Approx. 161 yards (147 meters) / 31.9 grams (1.2oz) of fingering weight yarn in main colour (MC); solids are recommended.
Approx. 146 yards (133 meters) / 36.3 grams (1.3oz) of fingering weight yarn in contrast colour (CC); tonal, variegated, or speckled yarns are recommended.
Sample knit in: baa ram ewe Pip Colourwork (127 yards/116 meters per 25 grams / 0.88 oz; 100% wool; 1 skein) in colour Coal; Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash Fingering (450 yards/411 meters per 113 grams/3.99oz; 100% superwash merino wool; 1 skein) in colour Speckled Iris.
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18 stitches and 16 rows = 2″/5cm in colourwork
Size A: US 2/2.75mm double pointed needles, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: US 1/2.25mm double pointed needles, or one size smaller Size A
2 stitch markers, waste yarn for holding thumb stitches, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting in the round, reading a colourwork chart, tacking floats, increasing stitches using M1L or M1R, decreasing stitches using four different methods, picking up and knitting held stitches, grafted ends
Stitch patterns are charted only.
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