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I thought the clean lines of twisted rib and lush seed stitch pattern would be great not just for feet but hands too - so plans for Heerlen Mittens started brewing!

Thick mittens are a great quick knit but for those of us who have to weather colder, windier winters, those thick mittens can leave some pretty big gaps for cold air to rush in. That’s when I thought a delicate, soft alpaca lining would be perfect to complete these toasty mittens!

SIZES

Child S (Child L, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L)

Sample knit in Adult S. See photos for Sizing Table. Choose size based on hand circumference, as length can be easily adjusted.

CONSTRUCTION

The mittens are knit from the cuff up and textured with an arrow shape and seed stitch. The mitten has a thumb gusset and is finished with a rounded tip.

If you choose to add the soft inner lining for extra warmth, it’s worked last, when outer layer is finished. Stitches are picked up from the outer layer and the inner layer is completed, mirroring the outer layer. To finish, the inner layer is folded inwards.

PATTERN TECHNIQUES

Classic Long Tail (or Old Norwegian/ German Twisted) cast-on method
Backwards Loop cast-on method
Knitting in the round
Twisted stitches (knitting through the back loop)
Reading charted instructions
Increases: make 1 left/ right
Decreases: knit 2 together, slip-slip-knit
Grafting stockinette with Kitchener Stitch
Picking up stitches
GAUGE (per 4” / 10cm)

Main: 21 sts per 28 rows on Needle A
Lining: 31 sts per 40 rows on Needle C

YARN

MAIN – worsted-weight yarn (~195-240 yd / 180-220 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g) with high wool content. For best texture definition suggest using solid or tonal died yarns in not too dark colors.

Sample knit out of Magpie Fibers ‘Nest Worsted’ (100% non-superwash Corriedale, 210 yd / 192 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g) in colorway ‘Twilight Honey’.

LINING – fingering-weight yarn. Suggest using soft and fuzzy yarns for extra comfort.

Sample knit out of Filcolana ‘Indiecita’ (100% alpaca, 175 yd / 160 m per 1.8 oz / 50 g) in colorway 100.

See photos for yardage details.

NEEDLES

Needle A (for Hand and Thumb in main yarn):
US 7 / 4.5 mm, or size to get main gauge.

Needle B (for Cuff in main yarn):
US 4 / 3.5 mm – or 2 US sizes / 1 mm thinner than Needle A

Needle C (for Lining):
US 1 / 2.25 mm, or size to get lining gauge.

NOTIONS

Four stitch markers, row counter (optional), scissors, tapestry needle, waste yarn.

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I would love to see your versions of these socks! Feel free to tag me (@saltandstoneknits) in your photos and add these hashtags to your posts on Instagram! #heerlenmittens #saltandstoneknits

If you have any questions about the pattern, please contact me by email at mieka@saltandstoneknits.com.

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Pattern tech edited and graded by Olga Barshai

Ravelry: GingerHandcrafts
IG: @Ginger_handcrafts
Email: olga.barshai@gmail.com

Sample Knit by Yoff Kau
Ravelry: WonderWitch
IG: @yoffkau
Email: yoffkau@gmail.com or hexje01@gmail.com

Layout by Jesslyn Starnes
Website: www.jesslyn.co
Instagram: @jess_and____
Email: jesslynstarnes@gmail.com

Photos by Flavie Denelle
IG: @flavie_denelle_photography
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