The Nordic Snowfall Mittens Free Pattern

The Nordic Snowfall Mittens Free Pattern

Capture the essence of a winter wonderland with these beautifully textured Nordic Snowfall Mittens. Perfect for keeping your hands warm and stylish during the chilly months, these mittens feature intricate snowflake motifs and a cozy fit. Follow this detailed pattern to create your own pair of mittens that will not only keep you warm but also add a touch of Nordic charm to your winter wardrobe.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight wool yarn in white and light blue
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On

Begin by casting on 40 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method. Make sure to join in the round carefully, ensuring that the stitches are not twisted.

2. Ribbing

Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches. This will create a snug cuff for your mittens.

3. Begin the Snowflake Pattern

Now, you will start the snowflake pattern. Follow these rounds:

• Rounds 1-4: Knit all stitches in white.
• Round 5: *K2 in white, K2 in light blue* - repeat from * to * around.
• Round 6: *K1 in white, K2 in light blue, K1 in white* - repeat from * to * around.

Continue following the snowflake chart for a total of 20 rounds, maintaining the pattern as you go.

4. Thumb Gusset

On the next round, place a marker after the first 10 stitches. You will now create the thumb gusset:

• Increase 1 stitch before and after the marker every other round until you have 14 stitches between the markers.
• Once you have the required stitches, place these stitches on a holder.

5. Knit the Hand

Continue knitting the hand of the mitten until it measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.

6. Decrease for the Top

Now it's time to shape the top of the mitten:

• Round 1: *K8, K2tog* - repeat from * to * around.
• Round 2: Knit all stitches.

Continue decreasing in this manner until you have 8 stitches remaining. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread it through the remaining stitches, pulling tight to close the top of the mitten.

7. Knit the Thumb

For the thumb, transfer the held stitches to your needles. Pick up 2 additional stitches from the hand to ensure a seamless transition. Knit in the round until the thumb measures 2 inches.

Next, decrease by K2tog around. Cut the yarn and pull through the remaining stitches to close the thumb.

8. Finishing Touches

Weave in all ends to give your mittens a polished finish. Your Nordic Snowfall Mittens are now complete and ready to keep your hands warm!

Enjoy your cozy, handmade mittens that feature a traditional Nordic snowflake motif. Happy knitting!