Sometimes knitting requires a little extra shine, don't you think? With that in mind, we are pleased to introduce the latest addition to our Loop Yarn collection: Tendril! Tendril combines our favorite hand-dyed colors with a silky luster for knits that will make you want to celebrate!
We've whipped up a pretty pair of Norland Park Mitts and the pattern is our gift to you! Read on for all the details and to find the free pattern below!
Our Norland Park stitch pattern is an easily memorized mix of knits and purls. The mitts are started in the round, knit flat for the thumb opening, and then joined in the round once more to finish up.
This portable project makes it easy to treat yourself to a few rows in between errands while making progress on your holiday gifts!
Give the gift of relaxed, everyday luxury! One skein of Tendril is enough to make TWO pairs of mitts- one for you and one for a friend!
SIZE
One size fits most.
7.5-inch circumference.
8-inches long.
YARN
Loop Tendril [70% merino wool, 30% silk; 100 g / 231 yards]: 1 hank.
NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5mm) and 6 (4.0mm) double pointed needles or 40-inch circular needles for magic loop method.
GAUGE
22 sts = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch in the round on larger needle.
PATTERN
With smaller needle, CO 48 sts. Join in the round without twisting.
Bottom Cuff
Round 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Work round 1 a total of 14 times.
Body
Switch to larger needles and continue as follows:
Round 1 and 2: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Round 3: Purl.
Rounds 4 and 5: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Rep rounds 3-5 a total of five times.
Thumbhole
Work flat beginning with the wrong-side facing you, as follows:
Row 1: Knit
Row 2 + 3: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5 + 6: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Repeat rows 1-6 a total of two times.
Upper Body
Return to knitting in the round, as follows:
Row 1 : Purl.
Round 2 and 3: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 4: Purl.
Rep rounds 2-4 a total of three times. Repeat rounds 2 and 3 once more.
Top Cuff
Switch to smaller needles and continue as follows:
Round 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Work round 1 a total of 5 times.
Bind off in pattern.
Finishing
Weave in ends.