The Frosted Berry Garland: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured, Winter Berry Hanging Mitten Decoration

Introduction

Transform your home into a cozy winter wonderland with this charming knitted garland of textured, berry-adorned hanging mittens. Each mitten features a delicate cable and a cluster of frosted berries, creating a unique and heartwarming decoration. This pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters looking to add a touch of handmade charm to their holiday decor. The finished garland is rustic, wintery, and ideal for farmhouse or cabin aesthetics.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC) - Cranberry Red (approx 50g)
  • Contrast Color (CC) - Cream/Off-White (approx 30g)
  • Small amount of green for leaves
• Needles & Tools:
  • US 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Stitch holder or scrap yarn
• Gauge: 20 stitches x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mitten (Make 5-7 for a garland)

Cuff

With MC, cast on 24 stitches.

• Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2; repeat from * to end.
• Row 2 (WS): *P2, K2; repeat from * to end.

Repeat rows 1-2 for 1 inch, ending with a WS row.

Hand

• Row 1 (RS): K6, M1, K12, M1, K6 (26 stitches).
• Row 2 and all even rows: Purl.
• Row 3: K7, M1, K12, M1, K7 (28 stitches).
• Row 5: K8, M1, K12, M1, K8 (30 stitches).
• Row 7: K9, M1, K12, M1, K9 (32 stitches).
• Row 9: K10, M1, K12, M1, K10 (34 stitches).
• Row 11: K11, M1, K12, M1, K11 (36 stitches).

Thumb Gusset

• Row 13: K17, place next 6 stitches on a holder, cast on 2 stitches, K13 (30 stitches).
• Row 14: Purl.

Hand (continued)

Work even in stockinette stitch for 1.5 inches from thumb opening.

Top Decreases

• Row 1: *K4, K2tog; repeat from * to end (25 stitches).
• Row 2: Purl.
• Row 3: *K3, K2tog; repeat from * to end (20 stitches).
• Row 4: Purl.
• Row 5: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * to end (15 stitches).
• Row 6: Purl.
• Row 7: *K1, K2tog; repeat from * to end (10 stitches).
• Row 8: P2tog across (5 stitches). Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight and secure.

Thumb

Transfer 6 stitches from holder to needle. Pick up and knit 2 stitches from cast-on edge (8 stitches). Work in stockinette stitch for 6 rows. Next row: K2tog across (4 stitches). Cut yarn, thread through, pull tight.

Cable Detail (optional)

Using CC, embroider a small cable stitch down the center of the mitten hand.

Berry Cluster (Make 2 per mitten)

Berry (Make 3 per cluster)

With MC, cast on 3 stitches.

• Row 1: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1 (5 stitches).
• Row 2: Purl.
• Row 3: K2tog, K1, K2tog (3 stitches).
• Row 4: P3tog. Cut yarn, thread through, pull tight. Sew to form a small ball.

Leaf (Make 2 per cluster)

With green, cast on 3 stitches.

• Row 1: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1 (5 stitches).
• Row 2: Purl.
• Row 3: K2tog, K1, K2tog (3 stitches).
• Row 4: P3tog. Cut yarn, thread through, pull tight.

Assembly

Sew three berries and two leaves together to form a cluster. Attach a cluster to the top of each mitten.

Garland Assembly

Sew a loop of CC yarn to the top of each mitten. String them onto a length of CC yarn, spacing them evenly. Hang and enjoy!