Maple Leaves and Moose Antlers colourwork mittens with Estonian pattens Yarn 135 m MC 100 m CC1 15 m CC2 8 m CC3 The original mittens used PT2 in the colours 63 (MC), 59 (CC1), 14 (CC2) and 75 (CC3). PT2 is a woolen-spun yarn similar to Rauma Finullgarn. Meedles set of 3 mm double-pointed needles Motions waste yarn for provisional cast on stitch holder
Provisional cast-on Stranded knitting Attached i-cord (i-cord bind-off) Kitchener stitch (grafting) Gauge 15 sts x 16 rows = 2" / 5 cm over Moose Antler pattern, blocked Measurements 8" circumference, 10" from cuff to tip Abbreviations CC contrast colour dpn double-pointed needle k knit MC main colour rem remaining rnd round sl slip st stitch
Cuff and Mitten Body
→ The cuff consists of Rnds 1-20 and the mitten body of Rnds 21-79. → See Fig. 1 for casting on new thumb sts.
Above: Maple leaf Belorw: Elk horn variation (hence moose antlers)
With CC2, provisionally cast 60 sts. Join in a round and work Chart 1. On Rnd 40, mark thumb as follows: Rightthumb K 1, sl the next 11 sts to stitch holder, cast on 11 new sts and work in pattern to end of rnd. Left thumb K to last 13 sts of rnd, sl the next 11 sts to stitch holder, cast on 11 new sts and work in pattern to end of rnd. Continue to end of Rnd 79. Draw up rem sts.
Jhumb
Put the 11 sts from the holder onto a needle, pick up 13 sts (1 at each corner to close the gaps and 11 along the cast-on sts) = 24 sts. Rnd begins with the live sts from the mitten body. Work Chart 2A - Right Thumb or Chart 2B - Left Thumb. Adjust so that you have 6 sts on each needle. Then work Chart 3. Draw up rem sts.
9-cord Bind-Off
Undo the provisional cast-on and put the resultant 60 sts on dpns. With CC2, provisionally cast on 2 sts and work attached i-cord around the cuff. Graft. If you have questions, comments, or otherwise desire to contact me, you can e-mail me at lanja.samsdottir@gmail.com or send a Ravelry PM to Lanechka. Not being the world's greatest correspondent, it may take me a few days to get back to you, but rest assured that I'm glad to hear from you - even (especially?) if you're writing to point out any much-dreaded errata ;-)
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Chart 1 @ 2015 Lanja Khon-Engheim. This pattern is for personal use only.
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Chart 2A - Right Thumb Chart 2B - Left Thumb
Chart 3
Fig. 1 - casting on new thumb sts You can alternate between MC and CC1 with each stitch in order to avoid overly long foats.
