VENETIAN MITTENS

 

Subtle textures of this cozy pair were inspired by the intricate marble and granite stonework of Venice. The way light and shadow are used as a part of rich decorations of Venetian architecture is applied to the mittens design, adding depth and dimension to the intertwined  stitches and nupps.

   The pattern is pretty straightforward and entertaining to work, as it only involves two decorative stitches married in a modern design. Venetian Mittens are knit in fingering weight, and are a perfect project for that special skein of sock yarn. The ribbed fabric used for all parts of the mittens together with the ergonomic palm and thumb shaping guarantee a comfortable and snug fit. The top cuff can be worn two ways - folded down or unfolded - depending on the coziness level desired. Written instructions, charts and a video tutorial for nupps
are provided.

 
 

YARN

  • Sample mittens: Seismic Luxe Fingering by Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon,
    3.5oz / 100g, 370yds / 338m) in color Overcast

  • Kits in original yarn are available here; kits from Golden Sheep Fibers are available here.

  • Heavier fingering or light sport weight yarn

  • 240 (305, 370)yds / 220 (279, 338)m

  • Recommended: solid, tonal or semi-solid colorway that wouldn’t distract from the details of the pattern

NEEDLES

  • Swatch to determine your needle size that helps to fit the gauge; needle size below is a suggestion

  • US 2 / 2.75 mm

  • Circular needles on a long cable for magic loop method OR a pair of small circumference circulars OR a set of DPNs

  • Crochet hook of the same size as the needles for working nupps (optional)

GAUGE

  • 44 sts and 38 rows in 4" / 10cm in 1x1 half twisted rib, unstretched, after blocking

NOTIONS

  • Cable needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Small stitch holder or a safety pin

  • Tapestry needle

  • Waste yarn

SIZES 1 (2, 3)

  • To fit palm circumference of 6-7.5 (7.5-9, 9-10.5)" / 15-19 (19-23, 23-27)cm

  • Length: 8" / 20cm with folded top cuff,
    9.5" / 24cm with stretched cuff, adjustable

  • Sample is shown in size 1