Spruce & Spark Mitten Pattern

These winter-themed mittens are lots of fun to knit and decorate. These mittens are worked from the cuff up in the round, with a 2x2 corrugated rib to start, and feature an afterthought thumb. Wear them as is, or trim the trees with beads, sequins or embroidery.

Sizing

2 Sizes: Small (Large)  | 7.75 (8.5)” hand circumference, 8.75 (9.75)" length

Tools & Materials

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SMALL: Sport Weight Yarn (Shown in De Rerum Natura Ulysse; 100% Merino; 50g; 185 m/202 y)
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LARGE: DK Weight Yarn

MC: 100 yards (shown in Poivre Blanc)
CC: 70 yards (shown in Forêt)

• scraps of fingering, sport or DK weight yarn, sequins, beads for embroidery and decoration, if desired
• SMALL: US 3 (3.25 mm) needles, in preferred format for small circumference knitting
• LARGE: US 4 (3.5 mm) needles, in preferred format for small circumference knitting
• Darning needle
• Waste yarn

GAUGE:

• SMALL: 28 sts/32 rounds over 4”/10cm square in pattern, after blocking.
• LARGE: 25 sts/28 rounds over 4”/10cm square in pattern, after blocking.