Product Description
The Decision Tree Toque is such a fun twist pattern that it needed matching mittens.
This pattern uses a twisted stitch sequence to create the cabled look without a cable needle.
This texture looks so rich and complicated, but it’s much easier than it appears. With seven sizes, you can make a pair for the whole family.
Constructed as phone-friendly fingerless mittens
Worked in the round
Seven Sizes Available: Child (6”x7.75”) Teen/Women’s SM (6.5”x8.5”) Women’s M (7”x9.25”) Woman’s LG/Men’s SM (7.5”x9.5”) Men’s M (8”x10.25”) Men’s LG (8.5”x11”) Men’s XL (9”x11.5”)
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Decision Tree Mitts by NichKnit Designs
What Is Being Made
The Decision Tree Mitts are a knitted mitten pattern designed by NichKnit Designs, available as a downloadable PDF. This project creates fitted mittens suitable for a wide range of sizes, from children through extra-large men's sizing. The pattern includes seven finished size options: Child (6"x7.75"), Teen/Women's Small (6.5"x8.5"), Women's Medium (7"x9.25"), Women's Large/Men's Small (7.5"x9.5"), Men's Medium (8"x10.25"), Men's Large (8.5"x11"), and Men's Extra Large (9"x11.5").
Techniques and Construction
The Decision Tree Mitts are constructed using the Magic Loop method, which is specifically recommended for this design. This technique allows knitters to work in the round using a single circular needle rather than traditional double-pointed needles, making it easier to maintain even tension throughout the project. The pattern features twists throughout the top of the mitten, which are structural elements that would be challenging to execute consistently on double-pointed needles. The mitts begin with a ribbed cuff section that provides stretch and a finished appearance at the wrist opening.
Stitches and Abbreviations
This knitting pattern uses fundamental stitches and standard knitting abbreviations:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- rnd = round
- pm = place marker
- sm = slip marker
- CO = cast on
- DPN = double-pointed needle
Materials and Tools
Yarn: Worsted or Aran weight yarn is required, with a yardage range of 100–175 yards depending on the selected size. This weight category provides a balanced fabric suitable for mittens that are warm yet not overly bulky.
Needles: The pattern calls for US size 7 double-pointed needles and a US size 7 circular needle measuring 32 inches. The circular needle is essential for the Magic Loop method recommended in the pattern instructions.
Notions and Gauge: A darning needle is needed for finishing and weaving in yarn ends. The gauge is set at 20 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm), which is standard for worsted weight yarn and ensures properly sized mittens.
Difficulty Level
The Decision Tree Mitts are rated as a beginner-friendly knitting project. The pattern uses basic knit and purl stitches combined with straightforward construction techniques, making it accessible to knitters new to mitten construction while still offering the interesting design element of the twisted details at the cuff.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | NichKnit Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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