Cardamom Mittens by TwinKnits

Cardamom Mittens

Knitting
December 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Double broken rib
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
109 - 131 yards (100 - 120 m)
XS/S (M/L)
Danish English
This pattern is available from twinknits.dk for kr.30.00.

Construction
The mittens are knitted from the cuff. Stitches are cast on with Italian cast on and worked I twisted rib. Increases are made for the thumb, while working the double broken rib pattern. The thumb’s stitches are put to rest while the rest of the mitten is worked. Decreases are made towards the fingertips and the last few stitches are closed off with kitchener stitch.The thumbs is then worked and closed off in the same way.

Gauge
It is important to check the gauge before casting on stitches for your mittens. If the gauge is off the mittens can be significantly smaller or larger than the measurements listed in this pattern. The gauge in double broken rib should be 21 sts and 32 rows in 10 x 10 cm. We achieve this gauge on 3,5 mm needles but find the correct size for you.

Sizes
XS/S (M/L)

Length
26 (27) cm (can be individualized).

Needles
3 and 3.5 mm circular needles with 40 cm wire.

Yarn suggestions
Lana Gatto VIP maxi (50 g = 100 m) or
Mayflower London Merino (50 g = 120 m) or
Mayflower Easy Care Classic (50 g = 106 m) or
Drops Lima (50 g = 100 m).

Amounts
100 (100) g for 2 mittens.

Other tools
Tapestry needles, scrap yarn/stitch holder, stitch markers.

Ours are knitted in:
The white mittens: Mayflower easy care classic in color 201 White.