Grove

CONSTRUCTION

• These mittens are worked circularly from the cuff to the tip.

GAUGE

DK VERSION

• 25 stitches & 25 rounds = 3″ following stitches 1–25 of Mitten Chart with Size A needle(s), after blocking

WORSTED VERSION

• 21 stitches & 20 rounds = 3″ following stitches 1–25 of Mitten Chart with Size A needle(s), after blocking





NEEDLES

DK VERSION

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 5 mm (US 8)

Size B (for Garter Rounds)

• One set of DPNs*, two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

WORSTED VERSION

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Size B (for Garter Rounds)

• One set of DPNs*, two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 3.5 mm (US 4)

*A 32″ circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

DK VERSION

• 5½” [14 cm] circumference at palm; 8¾” [22 cm] long from cuff to tip

WORSTED VERSION

• 6½” [16.5 cm] circumference at palm; 10″ [20.5 cm] long from cuff to tip

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.

YARN


DK VERSION

• 2 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee wool; 145 yards/50 grams)
• Photographed in colors Porter & Heron

WORSTED VERSION

• 2 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 140 yards/50g)
• Photographed in colors Flannel & Woodsmoke

YARDAGE

DK VERSION

• 175 total yards of DK weight wool yarn

WORSTED VERSION

• 175 total yards of worsted weight wool yarn

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern: 

• Backward Loop Cast On
• Joinery Bind Off

17 November 2020: Version 5.2

For both Left and Right mittens, the hand's stitch count of 54 stitches is reached after working Chart Round 15.

2 April 2018: Version 5.1

A missing YO was added to Row 7 of the Grove Chart for the Right and Left mitten chart. Also, the Legend was updated with instructions for how to work the S1K2P chart symbol.

18 December 2013: Version 4.0

Page 3, under Left Thumb: “Rounds 15 & 16″ have been corrected to read “Rounds 14 & 15.”

22 July 2013: Version 3.0

Instructions for marker placement on Round 49 for BOTH the left and right mitten have been added as follows: Round 49: Work in pattern as directed until end of round, remove marker, slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back from L to R needle, replace marker. This indicates new beginning of round.

This errata pertains to the pattern published in “Quick Knits”, 37 Fabulous Patterns for Wraps, Socks, hats and more — ONLY.  Two abbreviations should read correctly as follows:

• LT: (left twist): Slip 1 stitch to Cable Needle and hold in front. Purl 1 from L needle. Knit 1 through-the-back-loop from Cable Needle.

• RT: (right twist): Slip 1 stitch to Cable Needle and hold in back. Knit 1 through-the-back-loop from L needle. Purl 1 from Cable Needle.