These pigeon inspired mittens are a fun and whimsical project that will keep your hands warm and stylish. The unique design features a colorwork pattern that resembles the beautiful feathers of a pigeon. Whether you're a bird enthusiast or just love quirky accessories, these mittens will be a delight to knit and wear.
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stranded colorwork pattern, blocked.
Adult Small (Medium, Large)
Using MC, cast on 32 (36, 40) stitches.
Set-up round: K1, place marker, K7 (9, 11), place marker, K1, place marker, K15 (17, 19), place marker, K1, place marker, K7 (9, 11), place marker.
Round 1: Knit.
Round 2: K1, M1R, knit to marker, M1L, K1, M1R, knit to marker, M1L, K1, M1R, knit to marker, M1L, K1, M1R, knit to end of round.
Rounds 3-4: Knit.
Repeat Rounds 2-4 three more times. 44 (48, 52) stitches.
Next round: K1, slip marker, knit to next marker, slip marker, K1, slip marker, knit to next marker, slip marker, K1, slip marker, knit to next marker, slip marker, K1, slip marker.
Continue working in stranded colorwork pattern as follows:
Rounds 1-3: (MC, CC1, CC2) repeat to end of round.
Rounds 4-6: (CC2, MC, CC1) repeat to end of round.
Repeat Rounds 1-6 until work measures approximately 7 (7.5, 8) inches from cast-on edge, ending after a Round 6.
Next round: K1, slip marker, knit to next marker, slip marker, K1, slip marker, remove next 14 (14, 16) stitches and place onto waste yarn, slip marker, K1, slip marker, knit to next marker, slip marker, K1, slip marker.
Join MC yarn and knit across the 14 (14, 16) thumb stitches.
Round 1: Knit.
Round 2: K1, M1R, knit to end of round.
Rounds 3-10: Repeat Rounds 1-2 four more times. 18 (18, 20) stitches.
Next round: K2tog, knit to end of round. 17 (17, 19) stitches.
Repeat last round two more times, then repeat Rounds 1-2 once more. 10 (10, 12) stitches.
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight to close the thumb, and secure yarn.
Weave in all ends and block the mittens to ensure a nice even shape and to open up the colorwork pattern.
These pigeon inspired mittens are sure to add a touch of whimsy and warmth to your winter wardrobe. Enjoy knitting and wearing these unique accessories!