Product Description
These easy mittens play with the simple texture of purled and knitted fabric. Twisted stitches add another dimension that makes the texture pop. The mirrored design from right to left keeps it entertaining when working the second mitten.
You will get both the full mitten and the fingerless mitts version in one pattern. There is also a matching hat pattern and even a sock pattern available!
The pattern contains one file with the English and German version. Please respect our environment and print only those pages you need.
Berlin Mittens by Stefanie Bold
What Is Being Made
The Berlin Mittens pattern by designer Stefanie Bold offers a versatile knitting project that includes two distinct versions: fingerless mitts and full mittens. This downloadable PDF pattern provides a beginner-friendly introduction to mitten construction, with four different sizes accommodating hand circumferences from 16.5 cm to 20 cm (6.5 to 7.875 inches). The pattern allows crafters to choose between the fingerless style for warmer weather or active use, or the full mitten version for complete hand coverage and warmth.
Techniques Used
The Berlin Mittens pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners while introducing some intermediate stitch work. The construction utilizes in-the-round knitting, a core technique for creating seamless, tubular garments like mittens and fingerless mitts. The pattern incorporates twist stitches as decorative elements, specifically left twists and left twist purl variations that add visual interest to the finished pieces. Knitters will practice gauge swatching to ensure proper fit, with the pattern requiring a notably fine gauge of 34 stitches over 10 cm in stockinette stitch. The pattern also includes adjustable length shaping, allowing customization of the mitten length to suit individual hand proportions.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch – the primary stitch forming the main fabric of both versions
- Left twist (LT) – slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold to front, knit 1, then knit 1 through back loop from cable needle
- Left twist purl (LTP) – slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold to front, purl 1, then knit 1 through back loop from cable needle
Materials and Tools
The Berlin Mittens pattern calls for fingering weight sock yarn, a fine yarn weight that creates the dense, durable fabric necessary for hand-wear. Yardage requirements vary by size and version: the fingerless mitts require 190 to 250 meters depending on size, while the full mittens version requires 210 to 270 meters. Knitters will need 2mm needles (US size 0) or the appropriate needle size to achieve the specified gauge. Additional tools include a cable needle for executing the twist stitches, a stitch marker to track round beginnings, waste yarn for provisional cast-ons or stitch holders, and a blunt sewing needle for weaving in yarn ends and finishing.
Difficulty Level
Rated as a beginner project, the Berlin Mittens pattern introduces knitters to essential mitten-making skills without overwhelming complexity. The straightforward stockinette construction forms the foundation, while the twist stitch embellishments provide a gentle introduction to cable techniques without requiring extensive cable work. Beginners should note that the pattern requires a finer gauge than typical stockinette projects, making careful gauge checking essential for proper fit.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 20 |
| Designer: | Stefanie Bold |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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