Pattern Release: Dimorphous Mittens
It all started with Norma (doesn’t it always ;) )…
She sent me this sketch of a mitten that was dancing around in her brain. A double mitten that would keep her hands warm through all of the levels of Vermont winters. Norma provided the concept, and I worked out the details.
I present to you… the Dimorphous Mittens.
The Inner Mitten is worked at 8 spi from sock weight yarn, creating the perfect showcase for a riot of color or a single skein that you were saving for something special. This simple stockinette mitten would be enough for fall or a quick jaunt out to the mailbox. The Outer Mitten is Manos Silk Blend at 5.5 spi. This yarn is light, drapey and luscious. Use a complementary color of Manos for a subtle look, or a contrasting color for some drama!
Dimorphous means “having two forms”. This pattern blends form and function beautifully.
This pattern is sized to fit a 7.5” hand (measured around the palm) with about .5” of negative ease. This allows for a comfortable and secure fit. The bottom portion of the Outer Mitten is worked flat until the keyhole is finished, and then the rest of the mitten is worked in the round. All other portions of the pattern are worked in the round.
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Congratulations on another wonderful design. You and Norma make a fabulous team!
Posted by: Carole | October 12th, 2008 05:07
You two work well together! The mitten is posted just in time. I woke up to snow!!
Posted by: margene | October 12th, 2008 06:22
Thank you again, dahling, for making this a reality! You are such a wonderful designer. Love it and can’t wait to get home tonight and start the outer mitt!
Posted by: Norma | October 12th, 2008 08:18
I think it’s fantastic, and the fact that it comes from both Norma’s brain and yours makes it even better. I’ve been chomping at the bit waiting for you to get it up for sale.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | October 12th, 2008 08:22
They’re gorgeous! I saw them on Ravelry yesterday, and have been trying to figure out what I have that would work ever since. Did you end up using the full skein of Manos?
Posted by: adrienne | October 12th, 2008 13:25
That is so clever!
Posted by: Magalie | October 12th, 2008 23:01
This is wonderful Miriam ( and Norma.. I don’t think we have met) What an original and clever idea. The combination possibilities are endless and it all looks so neat.
Andie
Posted by: Andie Luijk | October 13th, 2008 08:13
Love it! I queued it on Ravelry yesterday.
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | October 13th, 2008 09:31
These mittens are heavenly and are only feeding my knitting frenzy. I’ve been longing to knit mittens… for those cold Southern California winters, you know… I keep asking my sisters and brother if any of their children would wear mittens.
But just think: the inner mittens are perfect for those brisker SoCal mornings, and the outer mittens can come with me when I visit friends and family in Utah.
Posted by: Kelly Marie | October 13th, 2008 11:22
What a great idea! Thanks for working out the pattern!
Posted by: Heather | October 13th, 2008 11:58
SO cute!
Posted by: Nonnahs | October 14th, 2008 10:36
Those are just the cutest things!!!!
Posted by: kate | October 18th, 2008 21:14
Those are so cool!
Posted by: Lauren | October 19th, 2008 16:39
what a brilliant idea – and beautiful execution as well!
Posted by: Lauren | October 19th, 2008 23:56
What a clever glove. Love it. Teaching a mittens and gloves workshop in a few weeks so need to brush up on my glove/mitten knitting.
Posted by: YarnAddict | October 20th, 2008 11:03
What a cute and clever mitten pattern! Those look so snuggly and warm.
Posted by: Jodi | October 20th, 2008 16:13
Beautiful and practical — I love it Mim!
Posted by: Kate | October 20th, 2008 21:19
That Norma, she is just too clever! With our cold NE winters, those will be perfect!
Posted by: Kim | October 20th, 2008 22:16