Snow Fern Mittens (Knit Pattern)

Note: This is a listing for the printable PDF file only, not for a printed copy or the finished garment.

A perfect pairing with my previously released design, the Snow Fern Hat.

Snow Fern Mittens work up quickly with Heavy-Worsted or Aran weight yarn. Worked in the round with a gusseted thumb. A large cable is featured in the center of the mitten that slowly tapers outwards and inwards, creating a fern-like shape. A longtail tubular cast-on is utilized, allowing these mittens to fit a wider range of hand sizes. Written in one size. All repeats appear in bold text throughout pattern for easier reading. This pattern is charted and also includes separate written instructions.

Pattern Difficulty
Advanced Beginner

Techniques used

Working a Longtail Tubular cast-on (video link in pattern)
Working in the round on Dpn’s or a 32”/81 cm circular needle for working Magic Loop
Working Kitchener stitch to close up mitten (video link in pattern)
Decreasing
Basic cables
Blocking
Reading Charts

Yarn
Note: This amount does NOT include a gauge swatch.

110 yards/100 m of Aran/Heavy Worsted weight yarn
(Shown in Universal Uptown Worsted “Hunter Green”)

Here is a link to YarnSub.com so you can see what yarns fall into the same classification as Uptown Worsted

Needles
Cuff: US 8/5 mm Dpn’s or a 32”/81 cm circular needle, for working magic loop or 2 sizes down from the needle size you make gauge with
Mitten: US 10/6 mm Dpn’s or a 32”/81 cm circular needle, for working magic loop

Notions
Waste yarn, for holding thumb stitches
2 Stitch markers
2 Cable needles
Tapestry Needle
Blocking materials
Measuring tape

Gauge
Using larger needle
Cable pattern worked in the round, blocked
14 stitches & 16 rounds = 3”/7.8 cm x 3”/7.8 cm

Finished Measurements (blocked and lying flat)
Cuff: 2”/5 cm
Wrist width: 3”/7.8 cm
Hand width: 3.5”/9 cm
Mitten Length: 10”/25 cm