Heart of Winter Mittens by Casey Rubenok

Heart of Winter Mittens

Knitting
September 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in stranded colourwork
US 3 - 3.25 mm
164 yards (150 m)
One Size - Ladies M (can be adjusted)
English
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Inspired by knitting traditions across Northern Europe, these mittens incorporate the Latvian braid technique with classic Nordic motifs and shaping.

Colourwork is charted.

Size: One size, approx 8.5” (21cm) circumference and 9” (23cm) from cuff to tip.

Size can be adjusted by using larger or smaller needles which will give you a slightly looser or tighter gauge. Note that this will affect the yardage required.

Yarn:
2 colours of DK weight yarn, approx 82y (75m) of each

Gauge:
30st & 33 rows per 4” (10cm) in stranded colourwork after blocking

Needles & Notions:

  • 3.25mm needles in your preferred format for small circumference knitting. You could use DPNs, 9-10” circulars or long circulars for magic loop
  • Stitch markers
  • Waste yarn
  • Tapestry needle to weave in ends