Helianthus Mittenus
$4.00
4 page knitting pattern with charts and written instructions available as pdf download
Description
Knit in the round with fingering weight yarn, these stranded colorwork mittens incorporate elements from traditional folk mitten designs, including knitted braids along the cuff, thumb gusset on the palm, and a pointed top. The mitten body and cuff feature a two-color sunflower motif, with a smaller scale geometric pattern on the palm. The pattern is written for size women’s small – medium and includes charts for the cuff, mitten body, and thumb. The pattern includes written instructions and charts for the mittens only, for the coordinating tam, see pattern Helianthus Capitus.
Finished Measurements:
Pattern is written for size women’s small – medium
Total Length: 10 1/2 in./26.5 cm
Mitten Body Length: 7 1/2 in./19 cm
Width: 3 3/4 in./9.5 cm
Materials:
Yarn: Fingering Weight (Shown in Spud & Chloe Fine)
Main Color (MC): 140 yd./137 m
Contrasting Color (CC): 140 yd./137 m
Needles: US 0 or 1/2.0 or 2.25 mm, set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles.
Adjust needle size as necessary to achieve gauge.
Notions: scrap yarn and darning needle
Gauge:
Stranded colorwork in Stockinette stitch: 40 stitches x 40 rows = 4”x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)