The Botanist's Mittens

Introducing The Botanist’s Mittens: a beautifully crafted knitting pattern designed for those who love to explore the artistry of two-colour brioche combined with two-colour garter stitch techniques. These mittens not only keep your hands warm but also add a stylish touch to your winter wardrobe.

Skills Required: This pattern is perfect for knitters with a grasp of basic knitting techniques, such as casting on, binding off, and working in the round over a small circumference. You will also learn to master two-colour brioche ribbing in the round, along with various brioche increases and decreases, making it an ideal choice for knitters looking to enhance their skills.

The downloadable PDF pattern includes comprehensive written instructions for three different sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone. Additionally, you'll find detailed photo tutorials that guide you step-by-step through the process of increasing and decreasing stitches in brioche knitting—perfect for visual learners!

Approximate Yarn Requirements:

For your mittens, you will need the following yarn amounts:

• MC (Main Color): 72 (90, 110) m
• CC (Contrast Color): 100 (122, 150) m

The sample shown features a delightful combination of sport-weight yarn (Malabrigo Arroyo) and a light DK-weight yarn (Malabrigo Rastita). Feel free to explore using any wool or wool blend within this weight range; if you prefer a denser fabric, a slightly heavier yarn worked at the same gauge can be beneficial. For the most visually stunning results, we recommend selecting yarn colours with high contrast, as they will enhance the brioche patterns beautifully.

Elevate your knitting skills and keep your hands cozy with The Botanist’s Mittens. Download the pattern today and start your journey into the world of intricate brioche knitting!