Winter Iris Mittens by Ailbíona McLochlainn

Winter Iris Mittens

Knitting
January 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in colourwork St St blocked with larger needle
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
180 yards (165 m)
One Size, To Fit Hand Circumference of Approx. 6.5-7.75” / 16-19 cm
English

Exclusive to the Stolen Stitches Winter Seasons Club 2023 until summer 2023. Learn more about the Seasons Club here. Full club opens each season for new members. Digital club is available here.

Reminiscent of Northern European folk motifs, these colourwork mittens will add a festive element to a frosty day while keeping your hands blissfully warm.

SIZES
One Size, To Fit Hand Circumference of Approx. 6.5-7.75” / 16-19 cm
(See Pattern Notes for additional possibilities.)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Hand Circumference: 7.75” / 19 cm

YARN
Studio Donegal ‘Soft Donegal’ (100% Merino wool; 210 yds / 190 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g); Colours:
C1: Ruby Red (5524); 1 skein
C2: Sky Blue (5519); 1 skein
C3: Emerald (5536); 1 skein

Approx. Yardage: C1: 70 yds / 65 m; C2: 60 yds / 55 m; C3: 50 yds / 45 m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Needle A: US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle of preferred length or dpns
Needle B: US size 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle of preferred length or dpns (one size smaller than needle A)
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Removable markers, scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
24 sts & 28 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in colourwork St St, blocked with needle A.

Notes on Size
The sizing of these mittens can be altered, by changing gauge and needle size:

For Smaller Mitten:
US size 3 / 3.25 mm needles for needle A
Gauge of 25 sts & 29 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm
Finished Hand Circumference: 7.25” / 18.5 cm

For Larger Mitten:
US size 6 / 4 mm needles for needle A
Gauge of 22 sts & 26 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm
Finished Hand Circumference: 8.25” / 21 cm