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Out the window, deep fog shrouds the forest behind the house in mystery. Hidden things fade into the distance, obscured by the white diaphanous mist. Each branch, each trunk, each frond of pine needles come into focus anew. Deep grey-brown-black contrasts sharply with the stark white of the clean snow. Almost as though a black and white photograph has become reality. The daylight is obscured by clouds that diffuse and soften the light. On the bookshelf by the heater, worn and well loved dog-eared books sit patiently, waiting to be re-read. Fingers drift along the book spines, stopping above a stark black and white cover. The couch is soft and plush, and time drifts slowly through the day like a boat with the sails down. Pages turning, words churning.
Worked from the bottom up, completely in the round, seamlessly.
Stowe Mitts by Alicia Plummer
Project Overview
The Stowe Mitts are a beginner-friendly knitted mitten pattern designed by Alicia Plummer. These cozy hand coverings feature a finished palm circumference of 7 inches (18 cm) unstretched, making them a practical accessory for cold weather. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing crafters to begin their project immediately after purchase.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This pattern employs classic mitten construction techniques suitable for knitters new to the craft. The mittens are worked in the round using double-pointed needles, a fundamental method for creating seamless, tubular garments. The pattern incorporates a cable needle and stitch markers to manage shaping and pattern repeats, while a stitch holder or scrap yarn allows for temporary stitch storage during construction. The use of two needle sizes—US 5 (3.75 mm) for ribbing and US 7 (4.5 mm) for the main pattern—creates proper tension and fabric structure.
Stitches and Pattern Details
The Stowe Mitts are worked in a pattern stitch that maintains a gauge of 20 stitches and 24 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) when measured unstretched on the larger needles. This moderate gauge produces a fabric with good elasticity and warmth, ideal for winter mittens. The pattern stitch creates visual interest while remaining accessible to beginner knitters.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for Julie Asselin Leizu Worsted yarn in the colorway Parchemin, requiring 140 yards (130 meters) total. This yarn composition of 90% merino wool and 10% silk provides softness, breathability, and a subtle sheen while maintaining the warmth essential for mittens. The worsted weight yarn works efficiently, allowing the project to be completed without excessive yardage requirements.
Essential notions include two stitch markers, a cable needle, a stitch holder or scrap yarn for holding stitches, and a darning needle for weaving in ends upon completion.
Skill Level
Rated as a beginner pattern, the Stowe Mitts provide an excellent introduction to in-the-round knitting and mitten construction without overwhelming new crafters with complex shaping or advanced techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | alicia plum |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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