October Twist Mittens

New techniques can be a lot of fun, and this design came about through a wish to combine colorwork with twisted stitches. The result is a tapestry-like web of chains running across a backdrop of another color—it looks a lot more complicated than it actually is! I kept the design very simple and repetitive, so it’s easy to add or subtract length. Though the chart looks challenging, there are just two 2-stitch combinations that are used in various combinations—a bit like knits and purls. The twisted, or crossed, stitches can be worked in a traditional manner with a cable needle, but it’s very straightforward to work without one. There are a couple of video links included with the pattern so you can see how to work each combination without the cable needle. I would definitely encourage a swatch before starting out if this your first twisted-stitch project! There are instructions given for two optional cuff edges—a rolled edge or a ribbed edge. Charts are given for 2 sizes, each size including a chart for working the MC with a dark shade and another for using a light shade as the MC. The resulting mitten is cozy and warm and should last through many winter seasons! **SIZES:** Adult Small (Medium) **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:** Circumference: 7 (8) inches Length: 10 (11) inches Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn **GAUGE:** 26 sts and 32rnds = 4”/10cm for size small; 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/10cm for size medium. Knit the gauge swatch in stockinette, worked in the round. **SUGGESTED NEEDLES:** US size 3 (3.25mm) (for size small) US size 4 (3.5mm) (for size medium) Choose needle types base on your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round **YARN:** Sport-weight wool yarn Size small: 130 yards each of two contrasting colors Size medium: 155 yards each of two contrasting colors **NOTIONS:** 2 stitch markers, length of smooth waste yarn for a holder and a tapestry needle **SKILLS USED**: working in the round, decreases (k2tog, ssk), increases (M1L, M1R), using a chart, 2-color colorwork with twisted stitches, picking up stitches This lovely yarn can be sourced at [The Woolly Thistle][2], an on-line shop specializing in woolly wool. This is an affiliate link which generates a small commission for me at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting my work by using this link to purchase your yarn, and for choosing one of my designs! [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long?s=tab [2]: https://thewoollythistle.com/TULLYMONGANDESIGNS