Paradigm Shift Mittens
When it comes to colorwork, it’s no secret that bold, graphic designs are always my favorite. The charts become predictable once you get going, making for faster knitting that is especially entertaining. These mittens are designed to pair perfectly with the Paradigm Shift hat. The shifting diamonds are worked with 2 high contrast colors that are reversed on the palm of the mitten. The thumbs feature their own diamond embellishments, completing these cozy hand warmers.
This pattern was inspired by the colorwork chart ‘History’ in Andrea Rangel’s book, Alterknit.
SIZES
Adult S (M, L)
Palm Circumference: 7.25 (8.25, 8.75)”/ 18 (20.5, 22)cm to be worn with 0.5-1”/ 1.5-2.5cm positive ease
Total Length: 9 (10, 11)”/ 22.5 (25, 27)cm
YARN
Queen City BERRYHILL (80% Merino, 20% Alpaca; 400 yards / 100g):
Main Color: 1 skein or approx. 100 (110, 120) yds/ 90 (100, 110)m
Contrast Color: 1 skein or approx. 90 (100, 110)yds/ 80 (90, 100)m
Sample shown in ‘Fraser’ (MC) and ‘Hydrangea’ (CC)
NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5mm), or as required to meet gauge: DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting
GAUGE
30 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm in stranded colorwork on larger needles
NOTIONS
3 stitch markers, tapestry needle
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
When it comes to colorwork, it’s no secret that bold, graphic designs are always my favorite. The charts become predictable once you get going, making for faster knitting that is especially entertaining. These mittens are designed to pair perfectly with the Paradigm Shift hat. The shifting diamonds are worked with 2 high contrast colors that are reversed on the palm of the mitten. The thumbs feature their own diamond embellishments, completing these cozy hand warmers.
This pattern was inspired by the colorwork chart ‘History’ in Andrea Rangel’s book, Alterknit.
SIZES
Adult S (M, L)
Palm Circumference: 7.25 (8.25, 8.75)”/ 18 (20.5, 22)cm to be worn with 0.5-1”/ 1.5-2.5cm positive ease
Total Length: 9 (10, 11)”/ 22.5 (25, 27)cm
YARN
Queen City BERRYHILL (80% Merino, 20% Alpaca; 400 yards / 100g):
Main Color: 1 skein or approx. 100 (110, 120) yds/ 90 (100, 110)m
Contrast Color: 1 skein or approx. 90 (100, 110)yds/ 80 (90, 100)m
Sample shown in ‘Fraser’ (MC) and ‘Hydrangea’ (CC)
NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5mm), or as required to meet gauge: DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting
GAUGE
30 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm in stranded colorwork on larger needles
NOTIONS
3 stitch markers, tapestry needle
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
When it comes to colorwork, it’s no secret that bold, graphic designs are always my favorite. The charts become predictable once you get going, making for faster knitting that is especially entertaining. These mittens are designed to pair perfectly with the Paradigm Shift hat. The shifting diamonds are worked with 2 high contrast colors that are reversed on the palm of the mitten. The thumbs feature their own diamond embellishments, completing these cozy hand warmers.
This pattern was inspired by the colorwork chart ‘History’ in Andrea Rangel’s book, Alterknit.
SIZES
Adult S (M, L)
Palm Circumference: 7.25 (8.25, 8.75)”/ 18 (20.5, 22)cm to be worn with 0.5-1”/ 1.5-2.5cm positive ease
Total Length: 9 (10, 11)”/ 22.5 (25, 27)cm
YARN
Queen City BERRYHILL (80% Merino, 20% Alpaca; 400 yards / 100g):
Main Color: 1 skein or approx. 100 (110, 120) yds/ 90 (100, 110)m
Contrast Color: 1 skein or approx. 90 (100, 110)yds/ 80 (90, 100)m
Sample shown in ‘Fraser’ (MC) and ‘Hydrangea’ (CC)
NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5mm), or as required to meet gauge: DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting
GAUGE
30 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm in stranded colorwork on larger needles
NOTIONS
3 stitch markers, tapestry needle
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
