Demi mittens

Demi Mittens are a fun, quick project and a great way to use up those random balls of aran-weight yarn in your stash, and, of course, an opportunity to play with colour combinations!

What makes them special is their reversible design — you can wear them on either side, depending on your mood or outfit.

 

Sizing

1 (2) 3 to fit a palm circumference of 15-17 (17.5-19.5) 20-22 cm / 6-6.75 (7-7.75) 8-8.75 inches.

 

Gauge

17 sts x 24 rows in stockinette stitch on 5 mm (US 8) needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches), measured after blocking.

17 sts x 36 rows in garter stitch on 5 mm (US 8) needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches), measured after blocking.

 

Needles

any type 5 mm (US 8) needles.

Other tools: crochet hook (4-5 mm), tapestry needle, safety pin.

 

Materials

recommended 50 (60) 75 g of Alaska by DROPS design (50 g = 70 m (77 yds)) in each color. In total: 100 (120) 150 g.

 

Level of difficulty

3/5 or advanced beginner. Required skills: provisional cast-on, increasing & decreasing, Kitchener stitch, mattress stitch.

 

Workflow

Demi mittens are worked entirely flat. First, the cuff is worked sideways in garter stitch using both colors and is joined to create a tube using Kitchener stitch. Then, stitches are picked up from the cuff, and one side of the mitten is worked in color A. After that, the other side of the mitten is worked in color B. Lastly, the mitten is sewn at the side edges using mattress stitch.

 

For any pattern support, please contact simona@lowkeyboldknit.com