Author: Adrian
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Fiddlehead Mittens
Stranded mittens with sore thumb and a traditional mitten shape, knit in decidedly non-traditional yarns, fibers, and colors. These are a quick and fun knit! SIZE: S (M, L) TO FIT: 7.5” (8.25”, 9”) palm circumference. If you are between sizes, knit the closer size. ACTUAL MEASUREMENT: 8.5” (9.25”, 10”) circumference, and 9.5” (10”, 11”)…
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Squirrel Sampler Mittens
Inspired by a Quaker child’s cross stitch sampler from the late 1700s, these mittens are particularly suited to rustic, tweed, and mottled yarns that lend a sense of age to the finished product. The design is sparse and simple yet delicate and whimsical. The 2–strand braid adds texture while keeping the design spare. A picot…
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Flocked Mittens
Inspired by flocked wallpaper and ornate fabrics, these mittens have large areas of color, so are suited to both bold and subtle color combinations. Optional Swiss darned accents add a fanciful touch. The single-color braid adds texture without detracting from the bold patterning. The picot hem is a delicate addition and may be substituted with…