Twofold Mittens by Nina Holubcova

Craft: Knitting

Classic winter mittens are knit in the softest merino, contrasted with a folded cuff in a bouclé texture for extra warmth. Choose a matchy color combo or a more striking contrast.

Yarn

1 skein 16 Worsted, 60(76, 92)g, color N50

1 skein Lanalpaca, 24(26, 28)g, color Moonstone

add 1 skein each (2+2) to also make Twofold Bandana

Sizes

1(2,3), 6.5(7.25, 7.75)”/ 16.5(18.5, 20) cm finished palm circumference with approx. 0-0.5”/ 0-1 cm negative ease

Needles

US 6/4.00 mm and US 11/8.00 mm circulars for the magic loop method or DPNs

Notions

Tapestry needle,

small stitch holder or scrap yarn,

stitch markers

Gauge

23 sts x 33 rnds in Stockinette stitch using 16 Worsted and US 6/4.00 mm needles = 4”/10 cm

Skill level

Easy

Techniques

Long-tail and backwards loop cast on, knitting in the round, kfb and m1l/m1r increases, k2tog/ssk decreases, picking up sts, stretchy bind off