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  • Acorn - Mittens

    About Acorn

    These textured mitts are inspired by acorns. Slipped and twisted stitches create a subtle but still visible effect of stripes as you would find all over an acorn. They are knitted bottom-up, seamlessly. At the top of the mitt, just above the thumb, is an eye-catching pattern whose little scales resemble the acorn’s cap.

    Another detail is the rolled welts, reminiscent of a petiole, which emphasises the 3D effect of the acorn cap even more. The folded ribbing with twisted stitches adds a nice touch to the design, makes it more comfortable to wear, and is an extension of the lines going through the whole body of the mitts.

    Designer

    Agata Mackiewicz

    Where to get it

    This pattern is available in our Issue 8.

     

    SIZES
    1 (2, 3)
    Finished mitt circumference: 16 (19, 22) cm / 6.25 (7.5, 8.75)” - recommended to be worn with at least 2 cm/ 0.75” of negative ease at hand circumference.

    YARN
    Lanivendole A Chic Blend (60% Abruzzese wool, 20% Mohair, 20% Alpaca; 225 metres / 246 yards per 50g)

    210 (240, 285) metres/ 230 (265, 310) yards

    Sample shown is knit in colourway Sartía. Emma wears a size 2 with 3 cm / 1.25" of negative ease.

    NEEDLES
    2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
    2.25 mm / US 1 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle one size smaller than main needle)

    This pattern uses the magic loop technique.

    GAUGE
    36 sts x 44 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after bocking)
    38 sts x 50 Rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in Twisted Slip Stitch pattern, on larger needle, after blocking)

    NOTIONS
    • Darning needle
    • Scrap yarn
    • Stitch markers
    • Tape measure

    • Mitt circumference: 16 (19, 22) cm / 6.25 (7.5, 8.75)”
    • Length: 22 cm/ 8.5”

    Designer: Agata Mackiewicz
    Model: Emma Fierberg
    Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
    Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
    Graphic Design: Camille Romano


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