Product Description
These mittens feature a modern cable on a background of reverse stockinette stitch.
They require 2 skeins of Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% merino, 30% silk; 150yds/137m per 50g skein); color 300M, Bing Cherry.
Please note: although this yarn is listed as DK weight, it is closer to a sport weight. If substituting, you will need about 200 yds / 183m of light DK/sport weight yarn.
Pattern includes charts as well as full written-out instructions.
Morgandy Mittens by Triona Murphy
Project Overview
The Morgandy Mittens are an advanced-level knitted accessory designed by Triona Murphy. This downloadable PDF pattern provides complete instructions for creating a pair of women's medium mittens featuring elegant construction techniques suitable for experienced knitters.
What Is Being Made
These mittens are sized for women's medium hands, with a finished circumference of 7.5 inches [19 cm] and a finished length of 10 inches [25.5 cm]. The design showcases sophisticated knitting techniques that elevate this project beyond basic mitten construction, making it an ideal choice for advanced knitters seeking a refined accessory.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The Morgandy Mittens employ several key knitting techniques characteristic of advanced patterns:
- Stockinette Stitch — The primary stitch used throughout the mittens, creating a smooth, classic fabric
- Increases — Purl into the front and back (pfb) technique is used to shape the mittens
- Decreases — Slip, slip, knit (ssk) and knit two together (k2tog) decreases are employed for shaping and finishing
- In-the-Round Construction — The mittens are knitted using four double-pointed needles, a hallmark of seamless circular knitting
Materials and Gauge
The pattern calls for Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend yarn in color 300M, Bing Cherry. This yarn composition features 70% merino and 30% silk, offering both warmth and luxurious drape. The pattern requires approximately 200 yards [183 meters] of light DK/sport weight yarn, with 2 skeins of the recommended yarn provided to allow for gauge swatching and adjustments.
Knitting needles required include one set of four US #4 [3.5 mm] double-pointed needles and one set of four US #5 [3.75 mm] double-pointed needles. The pattern emphasizes the importance of checking gauge on the larger needles: 24 stitches and 38 rows equal 4 inches [10 cm] in stockinette stitch. Row gauge is particularly critical for this project, requiring careful verification before beginning.
Additional notions needed include stitch markers (one of type/color A and two of type/color B for tracking pattern repeats and shaping), a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and waste yarn for any necessary techniques.
Skill Level and Pattern Characteristics
Classified as an advanced knitting project, the Morgandy Mittens demand solid foundational skills including proficiency with double-pointed needles, precise gauge work, and familiarity with multiple decrease and increase techniques. The emphasis on row gauge accuracy indicates that the pattern includes vertical shaping elements that require precise stitch and row counts for proper fit.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Designer: | Triona Murphy |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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