Seed Stitch Mittens + Hand Warmers
Many of us would agree, I think, that seed stitch is one of knitting’s most refined patterns, as elegant as Grace Kelly and as classic as argyle. But what may go a little under appreciated is the feel of seed stitch.
A firm seed stitch has a wonderfully satisfying texture, like warm pebbles on a garden path or like crisp kernels on a sweet cob of corn. In the dark, I’d take a swatch of seed stitch over stockinette any day! And so I thought, why not put the feeling of seed stitch literally at my fingertips?
In Purl Soho’s Alpaca Pure, seed stitch couldn’t really feel any better. Soft and cozy, dense and hefty, Alpaca Pure seriously ups the pleasure ante on these Seed Stitch Mittens and Hand Warmers!
Finger-hugging mittens for the frigid cold and finger-liberating hand warmers for the milder months of early spring, both are super easy to make and both feel absolutely incredible! -Whitney
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Whitney Van Nes.
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Materials
- 2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Alpaca Pure, 100% alpaca. Approximately 180 (218) yards required for a pair of Mittens or Hand Warmers. We used the colors Sea Salt and Oyster Gray.
- A set of US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
- A yard of scrap yarn
Gauge
18 stitches = 4 inches in seed stitch
Sizes
Women’s Small/Medium (Medium/Large)
- Finished circumference around cuff and palm: 7⅓ (8¼) inches
- Finished length from Mitten hem to Mitten top: 12 (13½) inches (adjustable)
- Finished length from Hand Warmer hem to Hand Warmer top: 9½ (11) inches (adjustable)
Mittens Pattern
(Note: The photos in this pattern show the size Small/Medium.)
Cuff
Cast 33 (37) stitches onto three double pointed needles. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Place a marker and join for working the round, being careful to not twist the stitches.
Round 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Round 2: *P1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until piece measures 6 1/2 (7 1/2) inches from cast on edge, ending with Round 1.
Thumb Hole
Next Round: With scrap yarn, [p1, k1] 2 times, p0 (1), cut scrap yarn.
Slip 4 (5) scrap yarn stitches back to left needle.
With the working yarn, work Round 2.
Palm and Top
Continue to repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until piece measures 4 3/4 (5 1/4) inches from thumb hole (or until mitten fits to right below tip of middle finger), ending with either round.
Next Round: Knit.
Next Round: K0 (1), *k1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. [22 (25) stitches]
Next Round: K0 (1), *k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. [11 (13) stitches]
Next Round: [K2tog] 5 (6) times, k1. [6 (7) stitches]
Cut yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail. Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle and sew it through the remaining stitches. Pull tight and bring the tail to the inside of the mitten.
Thumb
Slip a double pointed needle under the right legs of the 4 (5) stitches right below the scrap yarn.
Turn the piece upside down and slip a second double pointed needle under the right legs of the 4 (5) stitches that are now right below the scrap yarn.
Remove the scrap yarn and turn the piece right side up again.
Set-Up Round: With a new needle and joining new yarn to the bottom stitches, [p1, k1] 2 x, p0 (1).
With the right side facing you and using the bottom needle, pick up three stitches between the bottom needle and the top needle.
With a new needle and the right side facing you (which means flipping the mitten upside down), work the top 4 (5) stitches…
For Size Small/ Medium
…[K1, p1] 2 times.
For Size Medium/ Large
…[P1, k1] 2 times, p1.
Both Sizes
With a new needle and the right side facing you, pick up two stitches from between the top and bottom needles. [13 (15) total stitches]
Place a marker and with the same needle k1, p1, k1 from the first needle. The stitches are now evenly distributed [4-4-5 (5-5-5)] and ready to work in the round.
Finish Set-Up Round: *P1, k1, repeat from * to end of round.
Round 1: *P1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
Round 2: *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1. **
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until thumb measures 2 1/8 (2 3/8) inches (or until thumb is 3/8 inch shorter than the actual thumb), ending with either round.
Next Round: Knit.
Next Round: [K1, k2tog] 4 (5) times, k1 (0). [9 (10) stitches]
Next Round: [K2tog] 4 (5) times, k1 (0). [5 (5) stitches]
Cut the yarn, thread it onto a tapestry needle and sew the tail through the remaining stitches.
Bring the tail to the inside of the thumb and weave in the end.
Weave in any remaining ends and make a second identical mitten!
Hand Warmers Pattern
Cuff and Thumb Hole
Work the Mittens pattern from the Cuff section through the Thumb Hole section.
Palm
Continue to repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until piece measures 3 (3 1/2) inches from the Thumb Hole (or until the Palm reaches your middle finger’s knuckle), ending with either round.
Cast off loosely in knit stitch.
Thumb
Work the Thumb section of the Mittens to the **.
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until thumb measures 1 1/4 (1 1/2) inches from the thumb pick up (or until thumb reaches the middle of your actual thumb’s knuckle), ending with either round.
Bind off loosely in knit.
Weave in the ends and make a second identical hand warmer!
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Wow! These do look well elegant!
All I need now is a pattern for a matching hat! My boyfriend demanded a hat from me and this would be a perfect pair for him! Do you happen to plan a hat pattern to go with this as well???
Hi Viviane-
We don't have a seed stitch hat pattern but we do have a bunch of other hat patterns that you can see here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/hats-knitting/
Thank you for getting in touch!
Molly
Looks great, on my 'to do list'!
They look beautiful, and how clever are you doing the thumbs!! xx
Would worsted twist yarn work as well? Would love to match my seed stitch wrap! Anxiously awaiting the hat pattern too…
Cast 33 stitches on THREE double pointed needles?
eleven stitches per needle
These are lovely! I just completed my first pair of socks, and have been thinking I need to learn to do mittens next. I will definitely do these, because they match my seed stitch cowls, and your insturctions look so wonderful, thank you!
These are absolutely gorgeous and I would LOVE to make these.
But, as an advanced beginner, I'm having a really tough time understanding how to knit the part of the thumb.
Any chance you could make a video demo for this? I surely will not be the only who will benefit greatly…
Thanks!
Do you have another website where I can print from? This one is 28 pages — would like pattern only. Thank you for your anticipated reply.
Is there no left and right mitten?
Hi Betty-
If you go to the bottom of the story and click on "print" you will get to the printer friendly version of this pattern which is 19 pages long. That 19 pages includes the opening non-pattern section of the story. So if you print from page 5-19 you'll get the whole pattern.
We realize this is long but it's because of all the photos. If you'd like to print a version without the photos you can copy and paste only the text you want into a Word or Text doc and print from there.
Thanks for getting in touch and good luck with the project!
Molly
Hi Shelly-
Thank you for the suggestion! We don't have plans to do a video of this in the near future but we'd be happy to help you try to figure it out. Do you have any specific questions?
Thanks again for getting in touch!
Molly
Hi Susan-
Yes, you cast 11 stitches on to each needle. If you've never worked with double pointed needles you might want to check out our double pointed needle tutorial here:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-working-rnd/2008/7/25/double-pointed-needles.html
Thank you!
Molly
Oh I just love these! They are so pretty, I wish they were crochet, I don't know how to knit yet. Thanks for sharing and the lovely inspiration though!! Happy new week! xo Holly
Hi Kathleen,
Nope! Since the shaping at the top of the mitten is even all the way around, you can wear either mitten on either hand.
Thanks for asking and please let us know if you have any other questions!
Whitney
Hi Kerry,
Sure, Worsted Twist would be nice too, although a tad looser. Also, keep in mind that Alpaca Pure comes in the same palette as the Worsted Twist, so you might consider mixing the two fibers but coordinating the colors.
Thanks for the great question and please let us know if you have more!
Whitney
I have a question about knitting the thumb as well. I get the first step, and pick up the 4 stitches above and below the scrap yarn, but then you lose me. I'm confused as to how to pick up the 3 stitches in the next step. Do I just slip them onto the needles? In the pictures it looks like the tail end of the yard is on the end…I'm not sure how that happens, with mine it's in the middle with the 3 stitches on the end. I'm missing something there…
Hi Brooke,
When you pick up the 3 stitches, you should simultaneously knit the 3 stitches. So, you should insert the right needle into the work, wrap the working yarn counterclockwise around the needle (like for a regular knit stitch), then pull the loop through the work, ending up with a stitch on the right needle.
In general, when a pattern tells you to "pick up stitches" this is what you do! Please let us know if you have any other questions and thanks so much for this good one!
Whitney
i am in love with this sheep!!! i am so beginner!!! i hope I can make it one day!!!
i am really in passion with it!!! 🙂
super!!!
Love these gloves, very elegant.
Is it possible to knit with a circular needle (except for the thumb) instead of 4 double point? Would I need to cast on an even number so that I don’t end with a purl purl or knit knit?
Just curious,
Jann
Hi Jann,
Sure! I’d use an 8-inch circular needles (or much longer for the magic loop method) and follow the pattern exactly as written.
Thanks for asking and please let know if you run into any trouble; we’d be happy to help you out of it!
Whitney
Is there something different that I should do to make the thumb hole different for the left and right mitten?
Hi Allison-
Nope! Both mittens are made the same way since these are essentially tubes with thumbs they each can be worn on either hand.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Hello, I am quite a new knitter and the “good” side of the stitching seems to be on the inside of the three needles. I’m not sure what I did to make this happen… Will it be ok if I just flip it when I get to the thumb?
Hi Lydia,
Of course, there is no “good side” of the knitting with seed stitch, but if you want to get things sorted out, does it fix things to turn the piece inside out? You don’t need to wait for the thumb to try!
And as far as avoiding this in the future, have you checked out our Double Pointed Needle Tutorial? It may help you start off on the right foot next time: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2008/07/25/double-pointed-needles/
Thank you for your question and please let us know if you need more help!
Whitney
These are mittens are really fabulous. I would love them even more if they had an option to be made with a flip top, for technology usage. I just love your store and website. I visit at least three times a year. Thank you.
Hi Deborah-
We don’t have a version of this pattern with a flip top but we do have an older flip top mitten pattern here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2009/01/03/whits-knits-hand-warmers-and-flip-top-mittens/
Thanks for your kind words about the pattern and our company! Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Molly
I have some yarn to make these but wanted to double check it’ll work. The suggested alpaca pure is a chunky weight, correct? What I have is a worsted. Should I double the strands just to be sure? That would actually be better since they’ll be mittens for my sister in Alaska:) Just wanted to check before I start. Thanks!
Hi Megan-
Doubling worsted weight yarn will probably be to heavy but the only way to tell is to do a gauge swatch. The Alpaca Pure is a in between worsted and chunky so it’s possible your worsted weight yarn might work on it’s own!
Thanks for your question!
Molly
I can’t wait to dig into these! Upon starting, however, I’m confused by the starting with a knit stitch and ending with a knit. I don’t see a break in the seed stitch pattern on the photos. Am I missing something?
Hi Fiona-
There is no break in the pattern. Since you are knitting these in the round you need to use an odd number of cast on stitches for the pattern to work, thus on row 1 you’ll start and end with a knit, and on row 2 you’ll start and end with a purl. It may seem confusing to read it but once you’re knitting it will probably seem a lot more clear.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Hi — there doesn’t seem to be a ‘print’ button that would give me the printer-friendly version. The photography is lovely, but for experienced knitters, it would be nice to have a succinct text only pattern that wouldn’t use up 14 pages of paper! Any chance? Cutting and pasting the text sentence by sentence (because it’s between pictures) is very time-consuming…
Thanks!
Hi Ellen-
Unfortunately our new site doesn’t have a print button. We are working on it but in the meantime we recommend that you use printfriendly.com to print our patterns.
Thank you!
Molly
Hi! Love these! What does p0 mean for the thumb? Thanks!
Hi Meryl,
It means that for the small size you don’t purl there; you effectively ignore that instruction (for the larger size, you’d purl 1).
I hope this clarifies things for you! Please let us know if you have any more questions and thanks for this one!
Whitney
Hello, I wanted to substitute a different yarn and would need to cast on 35 stitches in order to come up with the correct size. What (if any) other adjustments would I need to make ?
Hi Kelly,
You should be almost fine with the pattern as written! You just have to decide whether you want to put 4 or 5 stitches on hold for the thumb, and then for the decreases at the top of the mitten, for the first round, which is written as a simple knit round, you should instead: k1, k2tog, knit to end of round. Then follow the larger size directions to finish.
I hope this gets you on the right path! Thanks for your question!
Whitney
Hi, I am at the point where I have my stitches for the thumb on the top and bottom needles and then have joined new yarn to (p1,k1) 2x on the bottom needle. It looks like in your photo that the stitches are on the right needle instead of the left? I (p1,k1) and now my working yarn is on the left and I still need to (p1,k1) one more time. Did I make a mistake?
Hi Kelly,
The photo for this particular step shows it nearly completed. In other words, in the photo, the knitter has done p1, k1, p1 already, and she is in the process of making the last k1. You should definitely have 4 stitches on the bottom needle to do (p1, k1) twice.
Hope this clarifies! Happy Knitting!
Thomas
I saw your comment above that refers to the notation p0. You said it means you don’t purl. Does that mean you slip the stitch?
Hi Megan!
You don’t need to slip the next stitch. In fact, you’ll do nothing at all with that direction. The purl (0) is there as a place-holder, because people who are knitting a different size will actually be doing a purl at that point. All you need to do is to skip to the next instructions in the pattern.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Just finished my first pair of these and they’re perfect! This pattern was the first time I’d ever tried mittens and I can’t believe how well they turned out!
I was hoping to make a few more pairs as last minute Christmas gifts but decided to use size 9 needles and bulky yarn. I knit a swatch and think I need about 21 stitches for my cast on but was hoping for some help on the decrease part at the top of the mitten. Its so nice that the decrease is even all the way around so there is no left or right mitten. Any idea on how I might do that with only 21 stitches instead of 33? Other than that I figured I’d just eyeball it for the thumb once I get going!
Thanks again for such a great pattern. Ive knit so many of your patterns since I started knitting 2 years ago and everyone loves them! My sister just moved to NYC so I can’t wait to visit your store sometime soon!
Happy Holidays,
Hayley
Hi Hayley!
We’re so glad you love the pattern! The first row of the decreases is worked over a multiple of 3 stitches (for the size you mentioned). I think you should be able to follow the decreases as they are written!
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
I’m really not following the last two steps before the thumb on the mitten pattern.
Namely, “Next round: K0, *k2tog, repeat from * to end of round [11 stitches]”
Does that just mean I’m knitting two together for every stitch and am supposed to wind up with 11 stitches?
The next direction is, “Next round: [k2tog] 5 times, k1. [6 stitches.]’
Help!
🙂
Hi Katie!
You are correct! The K0 is a placeholder for some of the other sizes that have to knit an extra stitch before beginning the decreases.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Wondering if I could use cashmere for this pattern??
Hi Erica-
Certainly! These would be absolutely beautiful in cashmere! Jade Sapphire 8 ply would be a great substitution. If you are making mittens you may need to get one extra skein or make the mittens a bit shorter, because the Alpaca Pure has a bit more yardage than the Jade Sapphire.
Thank you very much for getting in touch and please let us know if you have any more questions.
Best-
Molly
Crazy timing! I actually just made these with Jade Sapphire cashmere in Ivory (only I used 6-ply instead of 8). They are GORGEOUS. Gauge was the same for me. I only used two skeins and have some left over, but have really narrow wrists and hands and so I cast on with 27 instead of 33 stitches. (33 was too baggy around my wrist and hands). Thanks for the great pattern!
Thank you for the quick response! I am considering buying the ombre wrap kit and adjusting the yarn used on the wrap to also be able to make ombre mittens using this pattern. Would doubling the 4ply yarn be equal to 8 ply? Seems obvious that it would be the same but want to make sure I’m not missing something.
Thanks!
Hi Erica!
That seems like a good guess! The only way to find out for sure is to knit a gauge swatch. I think it would work out that way okay, though.
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
I am new to double pointed needles. Your incredibly clear and helpful tutorial convinced me to try using them. I do have one question. In this project, for instance, at the beginning, you say to join for working in the round and then give instructions for the first round as “Round 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.” Does the “joining stitch” count as the “K1” of the first round? I’m thinking it does count because an odd number of stitches are cast on, and the last stitch of the first round is a knit rather than a purl. Thank you.
Hello Nance!
You’re correct! The first stitch that joins the round also counts as the first K1 of the round. Great job for jumping into Double points!
Alyson Fortner
Is it possible to do this patter on circular needles? I don’t own any double sided needles and I would rather use what I have then go out an buy some.
Thanks!
Hello Leslie!
The pattern is written to be knit in the round already! If you would like to knit the mittens with circular needles, you’ll need to use the “Magic Loop method.” A simple google search will yield tons of helpful tutorials and tips for casting on with that technique!
Let us know how it goes! Best of luck! -Alyson
Hi there – I am working on these cute seed stitch mittens and I have a question about the thumb hole. Does it matter where in the round I bring in the waste yarn? It seems like the pattern says that once I’ve reached the 6-1/2″ for the cuff, I should start the thumb hole. Does that mean that the first stitches in that round should be with the waste yarn? In the image, it looks like there are.4 stitches on the needle before the waste yarn is introduced. Does it matter? This is my first time doing mittens, so I’m learning …. thanks!
Hello Meg!
The thumb is usually created at the start/end of the round so that the join ends up in the inside of your wrist. In the picture in the pattern, they did the first stitches after the marker, which are the first stitches of the round. Since you’re going to continue in the round uninterrupted, it doesn’t matter if there are other stitches on your needle or not, this is just how we chose to distribute them. For the smaller size you can just keep 11 stitches on each needle, and for the larger size it won’t be quite as evenly distributed.
I hope this helps! Feel free to write in again if you need anything! -Alyson
Thank you! That helps!
I love this pattern! Do you think I could make the mittens using one skein of Tosh Merino? I’m concerned about yardage, since the two skeins of Alpaca Pure works out to 218 yards and Tosh Merino is just shy of that at 210. Thank you!!
Hello Katherine!
You definitely should have enough yarn with the Tosh Merino! We didn’t use up all the Alpaca Pure for the one pair. Happy knitting! -Alyson
Hello! First let me say I absolutely adore your patterns and really appreciate the fact that so many of them are posted for free. Here’s my question- do you happen to have a more precise estimate as to how many yard of yarn 2 mitten would need? 2 hanks of the alpaca pure is 220 yards (which is what is suggested), however I would like to knit these in a mink yarn blend for my mother and don’t want to buy more of the pricy yarn than I need to! Please let me know if you do. Thank you!!
Hello Marisa!
The Size S/M of the Mittens used 133 grams total of our Alpaca Pure yarn. Each skein is about 100 grams. This information tells us that the pair of mittens used about 1 and 1/3 skeins total which is about 146 yards roughly of yarn this particular weight. Hope this helps! Best of luck! -Alyson
If I used Worsted weight wool what size needle would I use and how many stitches to cast on for a woman size small medium. Thank you
Anita
Hello, Anita.
Thank you so much for writing in! You are in luck, this pattern is written for a worsted weight yarn so you can just follow it exactly as it is written. You’ll use size 6 double pointed needles and you’ll cast on 33 stitches. If you have any further questions, please let us know!
Happy knitting,
Kumeko
Just about to start knitting these. What cast-on method do you recommend? Thanks!
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for writing in! For this, and most of our patterns, we like the long tail cast on. We think that it makes a nice cast-on edge without being too tight!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I’ve finished my first hand warmer and it’s just about right except that there’s a subtle line up the side where each new row starts. I’ve researched jogless, but it’s all about stripes in stockinette. Any advice?
Thanks for the great pattern!
Hi Alice,
Thanks for writing in! I think that I can help! The gap that you are seeing is not a jog but rather a bit of loose tension where you are changing from one double pointed needle to the next. In the future, you can correct this by pulling a little bit tighter when you begin the first stitch or 2 on the next DPN that you are working on. With the finished hand warmer, a good wet blocking can help mitigate the line. You will fill a basin with warm water and little bit of Soak or other leave in wool wash, submerge the item and leave it to sit for at least 15 minutes. Then gently squeeze the water out, being sure not to wring the hand warmer and lay it flat on a dry towel to dry. This should help the slight gap disappear a bit.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thanks for the help, Cassy. I got a bit of advice from one of the projects on Ravelry, saying I should knit three stitches from the next needle as I go around. With your tip and theirs I expect to be happy in the end!
An you please post a video of the thumb gusset? I am so lost.
Hi Carey,
Thanks for reaching out! We do not have the resources at present to make a video for the thumb of these mitten and hand warmers. That said, we would be happy to answer any questions that you may have concerning the thumb section!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Cassy
Hi! I am wondering if you had any yarn leftover after making the mittens? I was recently gifted a skein of homespun 2 ply worsted alpaca that is approximately 200 yards but I see that two skeins of Alpaca Pure is 218 yards. I would also like to make the mittens in a large. How many stitches do you recommend I cast on? If I am going to be short on yarn I was considering shortening the wrist slightly.
Thanks!
Hi Gabriella,
Thanks for writing in! For the S/M size of the mittens, we used approximately 160 yards of our Alpaca Pure. So long as your lovely gifted handspun knits up at a similar gauge, I think that you should be all set!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello
I’m making the hand warmers from some bright pink alpaca pure I had purchased from your shop, I’m loving the pattern but I see alpaca pure is no longer carried, can you recommend another yarn for the pattern.
Thanks
Karen
Hi Karen,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend either Worsted Twist, Madelinetosh Tosh Merino, or Manos del Uruguay Maxima as substitute yarns for these hand warmers. As always, when substituting a different yarn in a pattern, you should knit a gauge swatch to make sure it will work, but all of these do knit up to about the same gauge as Alpaca Pure!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I need pattern to knit mittens with opening in palm to expose four fingers.i have not received a pattern
Hi Gretchen,
Thanks for reaching out! I think our Flip Top Mittens might be just what you are looking for!
Best,
Julianna
These mittens are gorgeous, and they are just what I’m looking for. If I’m downsizing to knit them for a ten year old girl, any tips for adjustments? I appreciate the help!
Hi Lindsay,
Thanks for reaching out! We don’t have full instructions for childrens’ sizes for these mittens, but it shouldn’t be too hard to adjust them! I would start by measuring her hand around the knuckles and comparing it to our finished sizes. If her hand is significantly smaller than our sizes, you can multiply her hand size in inches by our gauge of 4.5 stitches per inch and round to the nearest odd number to determine how many stitches to cast on. You will then have to try on the mitten as you go to determine where to place the scrap yarn for the thumb and how tall to make the hand.
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
It looks like the yarn is no longer available. How much yardage so I can find a substitute? These gloves are beautiful. Thank you.
Hi Michele,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes that is correct, unfortunately Alpaca Pure has been discontinued. However, in its place I would recommend using our lovely Worsted Twist! We used approximately 145 yards for the Mittens and 126 yards for the Hand Warmers!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi- I am making these lovely hand warmers and I am at the thumb now and I’m afraid of ruining it. If I have picked up the wrong stitches, will I ruin it by removing the scrap yarn? Thank you.
Hi Mac,
Thanks for reaching out! Where did you pick up stitches? You should have picked up the stitches directly from the scrap yarn. If you didn’t and remove the scrap yarn those live stitches would be dropped and could cause unraveling. I recommend going back and carefully picking up the stitches right from the scrap yarn!
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
Nevermind, I think I figured it out. THanks!
Hello,
I love this pattern. Can I use your Good Wool to make these? Do I have to make changes?
Thanks for your help.
Hi Carol,
Thanks for reaching out. Good Wool on its own is too light for this pattern, since it’s sportweight, rather than worsted weight. But I think you may be able to get the correct gauge holding two strands of Good Wool at once! I’d highly recommend swatching beforehand to make sure. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I really like this pattern. It’s beginner-friendly, easy to follow, and results in a luxurious pair of mittens or hand-warmers. Thanks for creating such an accessible, practical pattern for us to enjoy!
Hi Emma,
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed making this pattern! I hope that your new mittens or hand-warmers keep you warm this winter!
All the best,
Lili
Hello,
those mittens are beautiful, thanks for the pattern. <3
After finishing PALM and TOP – do you turn the mitten inside out and then knit the THUMB? It is not written to do so, but looking at the picture and comparing it to the knitted piece in my hands it looks this is how it should be done. I would appreciate your answer. Kind regards. Airashii
Hi Airashii,
Thanks for reaching out! No, you will not need to turn the mitten inside out to knit the thumb. Just slip the stitches that are attached to the scrap yarn onto your DPNs, and you can begin knitting from there. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
This pattern is beautiful but for the life of me I cannot understand the thumb hole. Ive tried it so many times, but I don’t understand it based on the images provided or what I am picking up for the 3 stitches. Can you please do a short video? Thank you so much.
Hi Ash,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re having difficulty figuring out how to knit the thumb of these mittens! I’m afraid that we do not have the time and resources to make a video tutorial on this pattern specifically, but I’m eager to help you move forward. Can you please let me know what you find confusing about the thumb hole? Is it just where to pick up the 3 stitches, or did you have other questions as well? We’re happy to help answer them here, or by email!
All the best,
Lili
Thank you for generously sharing this pattern. The instructions are really well done. I’m very happy with the two pairs of mittens I’ve made – they fit great and look stylish. It was a great way to use up some of my stash. Thank you!
Hi Tania,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We always welcome feedback of any kind and this was wonderful to read!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella