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Product Description
This pattern includes directions for two different mittens. Learn and practice twined knitting while making them! This Scandinavian technique alternates two strands of yarn, using each end of a ball. Choose from two mitten and thumb shaping techniques, and two motifs for the back of the hand. Gauge: 6 1/2 stitches/inch. Featured Techniques: How to Twine Knit, A 2-Color Twined Knit Cast-on, The "O" Stitch, The Chain, Twined Increasing for Thumb. Included: charts, reading list, glossary, and schematic.
Twined Mittens by Beth Brown-Reinsel
What Is Being Made
Twined Mittens is a downloadable knitting pattern featuring two distinct mitten styles designed by Beth Brown-Reinsel. The pattern offers knitters the opportunity to create a pair of mittens using traditional Scandinavian twined knitting techniques, with options for different thumb gussets, decorative motifs, and tip shaping methods.
Twined Knitting Technique
This pattern centers on twined knitting, a historical Scandinavian knitting method practiced since at least the 17th century in Sweden under the name tvåändstickning, or two-end knitting. Unlike standard knitting, twined knitting is worked with yarns held in the right hand rather than the Continental style of holding yarn in the left hand. The pattern includes a comprehensive Twined Knitting Technique Primer to guide knitters through this specialized method, making it accessible for those new to the technique despite its intermediate difficulty level.
Stitches and Techniques Used
The pattern teaches and employs several key stitches and techniques:
- Twined Stockinette Stitch as the primary fabric base
- Casting On using the Crook Stitch (CC) for the cast-on edge
- Knitting and Purling in the twined method
- Increasing techniques for shaping
- The Crook Stitch for cast-on construction
- The "O" Stitch for decorative elements
- The Chain Path for motif work
- The Braid Decrease for tip shaping
- The Sectioned Decrease as an alternative tip shaping method
Yarn Management and Materials
The pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn worked at a gauge of 6 stitches and 6 rounds per inch in twined stockinette stitch. Knitters will need a set of five US 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles, or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. Additional notions include stitch markers and a tapestry needle for finishing.
Pattern Features
The two mitten styles include variations in construction and design:
- Two different thumb gusset options
- Two distinct motifs for visual interest
- Two tip shaping methods: The Braid Decrease and the Sectioned Decrease
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore specialized techniques. The included Twined Knitting Technique Primer provides encouragement and detailed instruction to help knitters master this traditional Scandinavian approach.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Beth Brown-Reinsel |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | If you would like to work the decorative braid at the cast-on, you'll need a few yards of an alternate colored yarn. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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