Knitting: Huckleberry Fingerless Mittens

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Huckleberry Fingerless Mittens Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Petite, Plus-sized, Women, Tall

Item:

Neckwear

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

cast on
knit
purl
basic cables (explained in pattern)
working from a chart or written instructions
knitting in the round
picking up stitches along an edge
working stitches through the back loop

Pattern Description:

Inspired by the delicate leaves and berries of the Huckleberry plant, I wanted to create a mirrored pair of fingerless mittens that would highlight the plant's features. I selected a meandering cable "vine" and added a few small bobble "berries". Not a fan of working bobbles? There are only 12 on each mitt!

Both line-by-line written instructions and charts are given for each mitt in this 6-page PDF.

Pictured:
Red Sample: Alisha Goes Around Panoply of Peacocks Fingering (80% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 10%
Cashmere, 10% Nylon, 360 yards per 115g skein); color: Diadem
Blue Sample: Lorna's Laces Solemate (55% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 30% Outlast; 425 yards per 100g
skein); color: China Blue

Gauge:

30 sts/45 rounds = 4 inches in unblocked stockinette

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Adult; one size fits most
Length: 7 inches

Materials:

Approximately 165 yards fingering weight yarn
US 1 1/2/2.5 mm double?pointed needles OR 32 inch circular needle for working magic loop
Cable needle
Stitch marker
Stitch holder or waste yarn
Scissors
Blunt needle

Suggested yarn:

165 yards of Fingering weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Lorna's Laces Solemate

Colorway:

China Blue