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Inspired by old-growth forests and hinterland thickets, the Grove mittens feature intricate twisted stitches to create a visually engaging relief pattern. Knit stitches are worked through the back loops to create sculptural texture, while twists create mirrored spirals on the cuffs. The wandering vines on the hand do not require cabling, but are instead shaped by carefully-placed yarn overs and decreases. Knit a pair in Arbor to let the stitches sing proudly, or in Shelter for a subdued effect that mimics moss-covered brambles.

Construction

These mittens are worked circularly from the cuff to the tip.

Yarn

DK VERSION
2 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee wool; 145 yards/50 grams)
Photographed in colors Porter & Heron

WORSTED VERSION
2 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 140 yards/50g)
Photographed in colors Flannel & Woodsmoke

Yardage

DK VERSION
175 total yards of DK weight wool yarn

WORSTED VERSION
175 total yards of worsted weight wool yarn

Gauge

DK VERSION
25 stitches & 25 rounds = 3″ following stitches 1–25 of Mitten Chart with Size A needle(s), after blocking

WORSTED VERSION
21 stitches & 20 rounds = 3″ following stitches 1–25 of Mitten Chart with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

DK VERSION

Size A (for Main Fabric)
One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 5 mm (US 8)

Size B (for Garter Rounds)
One set of DPNs, two sizes smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

WORSTED VERSION

Size A (for Main Fabric)
One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Size B (for Garter Rounds)
One set of DPNs, two sizes smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 3.5 mm (US 4)

A 32″ circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round.

Finished Dimensions

DK VERSION
5½” 14 cm circumference at palm; 8¾” 22 cm long from cuff to tip

WORSTED VERSION
6½” 16.5 cm circumference at palm; 10″ 20.5 cm long from cuff to tip

Skill Level
3 out of 5

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Backward Loop Cast On
Joinery Bind Off

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.