Blitzen Mittens | Knitting pattern and Optional kit

Here is one of our 2024 Advent Calendar patterns: the Blitzen Mittens ! Designed by Louise Robert, these soft mittens are crafted using a double strands of our Albus and our Kid Silk yarns.

For the 2024 edition of Biscotte Yarns Advent Calendar, I wanted to write a pattern for mittens with an arched gusset. This type of construction adds visual interest and improves the fit and comfort of the mittens. I accentuated its unique design by adding ribbing to the slipped stitches. Knitted with Albus yarn and lined with Kid Silk, Blitzen’s mittens are soft, warm, and ultra-comfortable. Since an advent calendar is supposed to bring joy and excitement every day leading up to Christmas, I hope you'll agree that I've accomplished my mission! 😊 - Louise Robert

You have the option to purchase the pattern only or the knitting kit, which contains both the yarn and the pattern needed to knit this project!

THIS KNITTING KIT INCLUDES

• The Blitzen Mittens knitting pattern (sent as a digital pdf format) - The pattern is included when you purchase a kit.

• BISCOTTE YARNS - ALBUS [50% merino wool, 50% silk; 150 m per 100g] - 1 SKEIN - shown in Nature
• LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - KID SILK [75% kid mohair, 25% silk; 210 m per 25 g] - 1 SKEIN - shown in Bluenose for the original version and Mille-fleurs for the Hagrid version

** Albus yarn is no longer available, but it can be substituted with:

• HAGRID [85% merino wool sw, 15% nylon; 165 m per 100g] - 1 SKEIN - shown in Chocolat
• MERINO WORSTED [100% Merino wool sw; 200 m per 100g] - 1 SKEIN

YOU WILL ALSO NEED:

• Circular needles or double-pointed needles of 4.5 mm (US 7) - or size required to obtain the gauge.
• Stitch markers (2)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn to put the thumb sts on hold

SIZE - ONE SIZE

The length of the hand is adjustable.

GAUGE

20 stitches = 10 cm (4'') in stockinette stitch worked in the round with both yarns (Albus + Kid Silk).

ENJOY! ♥

This pattern is sold in a digital pdf format: a link to download your pattern will be provided once the order is completed and you will also get this link by email (make sure to check your spams if you can't find the email in your inbox)