"Let it Snow" Mittens

"Let it Snow" Mittens by Myriam Forneris

What is Being Made

The "Let it Snow" Mittens are a pair of Nordic-inspired mittens designed by independent designer Myriam Forneris. These mittens feature decorative text elements that celebrate winter and snow, combining practical warmth with aesthetic design appeal. The pattern is available in multiple sizes to accommodate different age groups and hand sizes, including Child, Teen, Small, Medium, and Large options.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This knitting pattern employs Nordic-style design techniques, incorporating colorwork elements to create visual interest. The mittens are constructed using a combination of knitting methods suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The design utilizes text-based motifs worked into the fabric, allowing knitters to showcase personalized messaging through their finished mittens. The pattern is described as easy to follow and quick to work with, making it an accessible project for those with some knitting experience.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the Nordic styling suggests the use of traditional colorwork techniques. The mittens incorporate both main color and contrasting color stitching to create the decorative "Let it Snow" text design. The pattern is designed for intermediate knitters, indicating the use of standard knitting stitches combined with color-changing techniques to achieve the final aesthetic.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

• Yarn: Drops Lima Unicolor, a DK weight yarn blend of 65% wool and 35% alpaca
• Yarn Quantities: 1 ball (50 g/1.8 oz, 100 m/109 yds) each of two colors
• Color Options: Main color in 9016 Navy Blue and contrasting color in 0100 Off White (as shown in the Small size pictured)
• Needles: Circular needles in 3.00 mm [US 3] size, 80 cm [32"] length (specifications noted for Child size)

Pattern Details

The "Let it Snow" Mittens pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is suitable for intermediate level knitters. The project uses DK weight yarn, making it a relatively quick knit with good stitch definition. The pattern accommodates multiple sizing options, allowing knitters to customize their mittens for different recipients. The designer, Myriam Forneris, can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and Ravelry under the handle @mycraftydream, and the pattern encourages sharing finished projects using the hashtags #mycraftydream and #myriamfornerisdesign.