Games of Thrones: House Stark Convertible Mitts

Games of Thrones: House Stark Convertible Mitts

What Is Being Made

These convertible mittens are inspired by the House Stark sigil from Game of Thrones, designed by Max Pfeifer as a free fan-made knitting pattern. The mittens feature a dense, warm construction ideal for winter weather and are available in three sizes: Adult Small, Medium, and Large. The convertible design offers flexibility with options for both closed and open thumb configurations, allowing knitters to customize the finished garment to their preference.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The pattern employs magic loop as the primary technique for working in the round, which is recommended for the most intuitive pattern instructions. The magic loop method allows knitters to work small circumference projects like mittens using a single long circular needle rather than managing multiple needles. Alternative construction methods are also supported, including double-pointed needles or 9-inch circular needles, giving knitters flexibility based on their preferred technique and comfort level.

The mittens are constructed with careful attention to gauge and fit, with instructions provided across all three sizes to ensure proper sizing from Small through Large. The convertible thumb options add versatility to the design, allowing wearers to choose between traditional closed thumbs or open-thumb configurations depending on their needs.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

While specific stitch names are not detailed in the pattern excerpt provided, the mittens incorporate colorwork elements to display the House Stark sigil. This requires working with two colors—a main color and a contrasting color—to create the detailed design. The dense construction suggests the use of stockinette stitch or similar foundational stitches combined with the colorwork pattern to achieve the warm, structured fabric suitable for winter wear.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The pattern calls for 200 grams of fingering weight yarn, divided equally between a main color and a contrasting color (100 grams each). Fingering weight yarn, also known as 3-ply or 4-ply yarn depending on the specific construction, is ideal for creating dense, fitted garments like mittens with excellent stitch definition for colorwork.

Needles required are US Size 0 (2.0 mm) or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. A 32-inch or longer circular needle is suggested for working in magic loop, though as noted above, knitters may substitute double-pointed needles or 9-inch circular needles according to their preference and experience level.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience. The combination of working in the round, managing gauge, executing colorwork, and navigating multiple size options requires solid foundational skills, though the pattern is designed to be accessible to dedicated knitters ready to advance their abilities.