Tag Archives: Free Pattern

Big Cuff Mittens

I can’t seem to get away from knitting mittens. Sure, I make other things, but I always seem to come to the mitten. I started this pattern by making the large pair, then I worked out the other sizes. The colors from the small pair turned out to be my favorite so I’m using the midnight blue ones as my “cover shot”. The funny thing about this pattern is that I designed it all with paper and pencil instead of using the computer. We were staying outside of Durango, Colorado and I didn’t have internet. I normally use an online graphing site, stitchfiddle.com, to design my colorwork patterns. Since I didn’t have a connection for several weeks I ended up making with 4-stitch repeat pattern on paper. So old fashioned!

Here’s the pattern for FREE!

It’s time for Toasty Mittens

It’s not really cold out yet, but there’s a slight chill in the morning. It’s not time to wear mittens, but it is time to start knitting them! Here’s my latest free knitting pattern called Toasty.

It’s a charted pattern worked with 2 colors. It’s best for the knitter who knows how to read charts. I used Knit Picks Palette yarn which is my favorite for mittens. Of course they will have to be hand washed since they are 100% wool. If you are making these for someone who won’t hand wash, you could substitute a superwash wool.

Enjoy!

Spring Seeding Mittens

During the last few months I’ve been doing a lot of stranded color work. I’ve been very interested in seeding patterns and have designed a few mittens where the seeding isn’t just on the palm in the traditional way. With Spring Seeding I have made the mitten the same on both sides thus creating a mitten set that doesn’t have a left or a right side. Here’s the FREE pattern for you to enjoy:

Carmelita Mittens

Happy New Year! Today I’m posting my newest pattern: Carmelita Mittens. They are named after my daughter Carmelita Jacobina. I’ve been doing a lot of stranded color work over the last few months. Mostly I’ve focused on sharp edge designs—think diamonds and zig zags. Then I was struck with the idea of doing more rounded edges in the design and worked my way into floral patterns. If you are interested in making these mittens I’ve written up the pattern. It’s free—Enjoy!