Rosie Mittens

We posted a couple of weeks ago about the sensationally pretty Rosie Sweater (which we have cast-on for the store), and I think her little sister, the Rosie Mittens. The Rosie mittens are a small, manageable project that doesn’t require much yarn, so you might even have some leftovers (or you can cast on for the sweater too and get a little bit of extra yarn for some mitts). The Rosie Mittens would also make a great holiday gift! My favourite yarn for this project is a combination of Drops Alpaca and Drops Kid-Silk held together, but we also list some alternatives too.

Construction
The Rosie Mittens are worked from the cuff up. You start with the ribbing, then work in stockinette, with increases for the thumb gusset. The thumb stitches are put on hold, and the pattern is worked. The top of the mitten is worked with decreases. Finally, the thumb is knitted.

Size

• (S/M) L/XL
• Circumference: (20) 21,5 cm (7.75) 8.5”
• Length: (23-24) 25-26 cm (9–9.5) 9.75–10.25”

Materials

My favourite yarn for this project is a combination of Drops Alpaca and Drops Kid-Silk held together.

• PATTERN
• Drops Alpaca: Main Colour: 1 ball, Contrast Colour: 1 ball
• Drops Kid-Silk: Main Colour: 1 ball, Contrast Colour: 1 ball
• 2.5mm/US1.5 Double Pointed Needles (or 32″ circular for magic loop)
• 3.5mm/US4 Double Pointed Needles (or 32″ circular for magic loop)
• Stitch markers

Alternate Yarns

Any of the following yarns are also great for this project, especially if you can’t use or wear mohair:

• Sandnes Garn Double Sunday: Main Colour: 2 balls, Contrast Colour: 1 ball
• Berroco Vintage DK: Main Colour: 1 ball, Contrast Colour: 1 ball
• Berroco Vintage Baby: Main Colour: 1 ball, Contrast Colour: 1 ball