Nordic Snowflake Mittens Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the winter chill with these intricately designed Nordic Snowflake Mittens, perfect for adding a touch of Scandinavian charm to your wardrobe. These mittens feature a stunning snowflake motif that captures the essence of a winter wonderland. With this free pattern, you can create a cozy accessory that not only keeps your hands warm but also showcases your knitting skills.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight wool yarn in two contrasting colors (e.g., navy and white)
• Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On

Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 40 stitches with your main color (MC). Make sure to leave a long enough tail for your cast-on.

2. Divide Stitches

Divide the stitches evenly across four double-pointed needles, placing 10 stitches on each needle. Join in the round, ensuring that the stitches are not twisted.

3. Ribbing

Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 2 inches. This will create a snug cuff for your mittens.

4. Snowflake Pattern

Switch to stockinette stitch and begin the snowflake chart pattern:

• Rounds 1-10: Follow the snowflake chart, alternating between MC and contrasting color (CC) as indicated.

Continue working the chart until the mitten measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.

5. Thumb Gusset

On the next round, work the following:

• K1, place marker, m1, k1, m1, place marker, knit to end of round.

Continue in pattern, increasing 1 stitch inside the markers every other round until there are 13 stitches between the markers. Place these 13 thumb stitches on a holder.

6. Continue Knitting the Mitten

Continue knitting in pattern until the mitten measures 9 inches from the cast-on edge.

7. Begin Decreases

Start decreasing as follows:

• Round 1: *K8, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round.
• Round 2: Knit.
• Round 3: *K7, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round.
• Round 4: Knit.

Continue this pattern, decreasing 1 stitch between each k2tog on every odd round until 8 stitches remain.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread through the remaining stitches to close the top of the mitten.

8. Thumb Construction

Transfer the thumb stitches from the holder to your needles. Pick up and knit 3 stitches from the hand, totaling 16 stitches for the thumb.

Knit in the round until the thumb measures 2 inches.

9. Thumb Decreases

Begin decreasing for the thumb:

• Round 1: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round.
• Round 2: Knit.
• Round 3: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread through the remaining stitches to close the thumb.

10. Finishing Touches

Weave in all ends and block lightly to shape your mittens. Your beautiful Nordic Snowflake Mittens are now ready to keep your hands warm during the cold winter days!