The Secret Garden book and movie (1993) is one of my childhood favorites that cultivates an air of wonder and enchantment. The idea of finding an abandoned garden full of forgotten stories waiting to come into bloom – what could be more thrilling?

Frances Hodgson Burnett had an uncanny ability to tell stories that, on the surface, appeared to be simple tales of childlike wonder. Yet, she also managed to weave in deeper themes of loss (especially parental, as seen in her two most famous works), finding joy in the everyday, and the power of imagination and creativity - as well as, sometimes, a little mischief - to overcome adversity. Because of these themes, her books transcend time and still resonate with souls of all ages.

These mitts are designed in homage to Frances Hodgson Burnett’s stories, and the unexpected stories we unearth within ourselves when we read her works. Honoring both the seeds of where we came from, and the seasons of growth borne out of the stories that enrich the gardens of our lives, the Misselthwaite Manor Mitts, like their namesake, are a classic addition to make you (and your knitwear wardrobe) flourish and bloom.

Materials
Yarn
50-60 grams (approximately 125-150 yds.) DK weight yarn, 25 – 30 grams of each color

Yarn used in photos:
Laine and Lotus Squish DK in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Pink - MC), and Morning Ritual (Brown - CC) - 1 skein of each 75% Merino 25% Nylon

COUPON CODE for 20% off Laine and Lotus Yarn (5 kit options or choose 2 skeins of DK) included in pattern purchase

Needles
US 6 (4.00 mm) double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Other options: Longer circulars for Magic Loop or 9” circulars would also work if you’re comfortable translating pattern written for DPNs to those methods.
 
Notions
3 stitch markers to mark BOR and thumb gusset
1 tapestry needle

Gauge & Notes
22 stitches & 28 rows = 4” in Stockinette

Pattern is written for 2 sizes: Small/Medium (36 sts), Medium/Large (40 sts)
Small/Medium corresponds to a hand circumference of 7” – 8”
Medium/Large corresponds to a hand circumference of 8” – 9”
Hand circumference is measured at the widest part of your hand, just below your thumb

For easy visual reference sizes are color-coded: small/medium – green, medium/large – red

Mitts are worked seamlessly in the round on DPNs from the bottom (cuff) up, and include: a 2-color colorwork cuff, thumb gusset, central lacework panel, and contrasting color picot hem bind-off on hand and thumb construction. Pattern features colorwork, knits and purls, slipped stitches, yarn overs, increases, decreases, twisted stitches, bobbles, cables, and whip-stitch sewing to fold over picot hem on hand and thumb. Instructions are written.