Product Description
Lightweight mittens with bold geometric motifs in a checkerboard arrangement, to help you chase away the last of the winter chill. Choose a sticky wool or wool blend yarn that blooms slightly with washing for best results.
The sample pictured above was knitted in Sunday Knits Angelic 3 ply in Dijon (MC) and Sunday Knits Eden 3 ply in Night (CC).
Skills required to knit this pattern include: casting on; knitting and purling; working in the round; stranded colourwork with two colours; reading a colourwork chart; increasing with m1; decreasing with ssk, k2tog, and sk2p.
Perenelle Mittens by Rebecca Blair
What Is Being Made
Perenelle is a pair of lightweight knitted mittens designed by Rebecca Blair. These mittens feature bold geometric motifs arranged in a checkerboard pattern, making them an ideal accessory for chasing away the last of the winter chill. The finished mittens measure 7.5 inches in hand circumference measured above the thumb, with an adjustable hand length to accommodate different preferences and sizing needs.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
These mittens are constructed using traditional knitting techniques suitable for small circumference circular knitting. The pattern employs a thumb gusset construction method, which allows for a custom-fitted thumb opening. Knitters have flexibility in their preferred small-circumference knitting method, with three options available: working on a set of five double-pointed needles, using the Magic Loop method with a single 36-inch circular needle, or utilizing the two-circular needle technique. The hand length is adjustable, giving crafters control over the final fit and length of the finished mittens.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The mittens feature a Hand Pattern that incorporates the bold geometric checkerboard motifs central to the design. The pattern includes a Thumb Gusset section for shaping the thumb opening. Working gauge is 38 stitches and 41 rounds over 4 inches in the Hand pattern, which is essential information for achieving the correct finished size and ensuring proper fit.
Yarn and Materials
Rebecca Blair recommends choosing a sticky wool or wool blend yarn that blooms slightly with washing for the best results with this pattern.
- Main Color (MC): Sunday Knits Angelic 3 ply (75% Merino wool, 25% angora; 246 yards per 50g skein) in Dijon—1 skein required
- Contrast Color (CC): Sunday Knits Eden 3 ply (100% Merino wool; 246 yards per 50g skein) in Night—1 skein required
- Needles: One set of five US #1/2.25mm double-pointed needles, OR one US #1/2.25mm circular needle 36 inches or longer for Magic Loop method, OR two US #1/2.25mm circular needles for the two-circular needle method
- Notions: Stitch markers, scrap yarn, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Additional Information
This pattern is copyright 2012 Rebecca Blair. For technical support or questions about the Perenelle mittens pattern, knitters can contact the designer at doilyblog@gmail.com.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Rebecca Blair |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
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