Beautiful BC Mitts Knitting Pattern PDF

These stranded colorwork mitts, worked in sport weight yarn, were Inspired by the beautiful British Columbia (BC) forests. The pattern has been test knitted and tech edited.

2 charts are provided for your convenience, one with dark trees on a light background and one with light trees on a dark background.

 

Approximate Finished measurements 

7.5” (19cm) palm circumference; 8.25” (21cm) long. Measurements taken after blocking. 

 

Gauge

28 sts and 31 rnds = 4” (10cm) in circular colorwork on larger needles (blocked)

 

Suggested Needle Size

A set of US 2.5/3mm and US 3/3.25mm double-pointed or circular needles (or sizes required to obtain gauge) 

 

Yarn

Heavy fingering or sport weight yarn

Yarn shown in photos: Istex Plötulopi, 100% Unspun Icelandic Wool (single strand was used); 328yds (300m)/100g

MC – 1038 Ivory Beige: 82yds (75m), 25g 

CC – 1420 Marsh Heather: 30yds (27m), 9g

Istex Plötulopi, an unspun yarn (wool that has not been twisted or spun), is one of my favorite yarns to use as it is, lightweight, warm, affordable and it comes in many beautiful colors. It is, however, more fragile than other yarns.

To prevent breakage, I recommend handling the yarn gently and hand-winding the yarn from plates into loose balls prior to knitting. If the yarn breaks, felt the yarn in your hands by overlapping the two ends and rubbing them together with a little bit of water. Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric when washing (soak in lukewarm water and lay flat to dry.) 

Other sport weight yarns can be used instead (gauge: 28 sts and 31 rnds = 4”/10cm in circular colorwork).

If you would like to use the same yarn, please check current availability before purchasing the pattern. Yarn availability is determined by the manufacturer and is beyond my control. For yarn substitution suggestions, please visit yarnsub.com.

 

Notions

Tapestry needle, stitch marker

 

Instructions

Charts and links to video tutorials for cast-on and special stitches are included.

 

Skill level

Intermediate

 

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