Product Description
These stranded colorwork mittens Blomster are ideally suited to keeping your hands warm in the cold winter days. They have the charming bobble edging and small patterning on the thumb and palm.
**Design details:**● stranded colorwork mittens with bobble edging ● knitted in five colors ● worked in the round on DPNs ● thumb with thumb gusset ● available in two sizes ● the mitten pattern is symmetrical for each hand
Pattern instructionsThe mittens are worked from charts and written instruction. The pattern includes two photo tutorials: ● for knitting of Thumb gusset ● for Bobble.
**Pattern for two sizes:**To fit an teens and adult, Size S, 3 ½ “ (9 - 9,5 cm) wide, 10“ (25-26 cm) long (with cuff), Size M/L, 4“ (10 - 10,5 cm) wide, 10“ (25-26 cm) long (with cuff)
Blomster Mittens by Olga Beckmann
What is Being Made
Blomster Mittens is a downloadable knitting pattern designed by independent designer Olga Beckmann. This project creates a pair of mittens, a classic hand-covering accessory that provides warmth and protection. The pattern is suitable for knitters with intermediate-level skills, making it an accessible project for those with some knitting experience who are ready to tackle more complex stitch work and shaping techniques.
Craft and Techniques
This pattern uses knitting as the primary craft method. Knitting mittens involves creating a tubular fabric that is shaped to fit the hand and thumb. The intermediate difficulty level suggests the pattern incorporates techniques beyond basic stockinette stitch, likely including shaping methods such as increases and decreases for the thumb gusset and mitten cap, as well as potentially more advanced stitch patterns or colorwork elements typical of mittens designed with visual interest.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the available pattern information, mittens of intermediate complexity typically employ a combination of techniques. The pattern likely features charted stitch patterns or colorwork, as suggested by the designer's reference to charts and graphics included in the pattern documentation. Common mitten construction uses ribbing for cuffs to create elasticity, stockinette stitch for the main body, and specialized shaping stitches for the thumb and top decreases.
Materials and Yarn
Blomster Mittens is designed to be worked with 4-ply yarn weight, also known as fingering or sock weight yarn. This lighter yarn weight creates mittens with a refined drape and excellent stitch definition, making it ideal for displaying intricate stitch patterns or colorwork. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized to match their chosen 4-ply yarn, typically in the range of US 1-3 (2.25-3.25mm) depending on personal gauge and yarn fiber content.
Pattern Format
This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing knitters to access the instructions digitally and print them for reference while working. The PDF format includes charts, graphics, and detailed written instructions to guide knitters through the construction of the mittens from cuff to completion.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | Olga Beckmann |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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