Rendezvous at Midnight

Rendezvous at Midnight is an exquisite stranded colorwork mitten design that features an innovative afterthought thumb construction, ensuring both style and functionality. This stunning pattern not only highlights beautiful color combinations but also includes additional charts for the cuffs and thumbs, allowing knitters to customize their mittens to their personal preferences. Be sure to scroll down the pattern to explore all the charts before you begin your knitting adventure!

Materials Needed: To get started on your Rendezvous at Midnight mittens, you will need the following materials: • A set of dpns or circular needles in US Size 0 (2mm) for the body of the mittens, or you may opt for the Magic Loop method; optionally, you can use US size 00 (1.75mm) needles for the ribbing. • Fingering weight yarn is essential for this project, with a requirement of 231 yards per 50 grams (211 meters per 50 grams). The yarn breakdown includes: BC – 139 yards/30 grams, CC1 – 68 yards/16 grams, CC2 – 65 yards/14 grams, and CC3 – 83 yards/18 grams.

Gauge: It's important to achieve the correct gauge of 9 stitches x 13 rows when knitting in the round to create a 1” x 1” square after blocking. This will ensure your mittens fit perfectly and showcase the intricate colorwork beautifully.

Whether you are a seasoned knitter or just beginning your knitting journey, Rendezvous at Midnight offers a delightful challenge that will elevate your skills while creating a stunning pair of mittens. Dive into this captivating project and keep your hands cozy in style!