Meristem features a botanical motif of sprouting leaves. The mittens begin with a ribbed cuff worked in the round that transitions into the Meristem pattern at the back of the hand, while continuing in ribbing on the inner wrist for a more comfortable fit. The palm of the hand is worked in stockinette stitch and a gusset is used to create extra fabric for the thumb specifically for right and left hands. The botanical motif continues to the tip of the fingers, where the stitches are decreased and grafted together to form a rounded mitten top.

The pattern has both written and charted instructions

Materials
Approximately 220 (250) yards (200 (228) meters) of fingering weight yarn

Size Small photographed in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in Golden Delicious

Sizes
Adult Small (Medium)
Fits hand size: 7.5 (8) inches (19 (20.5) cm) circumference at palm
Mitten Length (Adjustable): 10.5 (11) inches (26.5 (28) cm) from cuff to tip

Intended to be worn with slight negative ease or zero ease at hand circumference

Needles
US 2 (2.75mm) circular or double pointed needles (or needles necessary to obtain gauge)

Gauge
28 sts and 36 rounds = 4in/10cm in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Additional Tools
4 Stitch markers
Blunt tapestry needle