These textured mitts are inspired by acorns. Slipped and twisted stitches create a subtle but still visible effect of stripes as you would find all over an acorn. They are knitted bottom-up, seamlessly. At the top of the mitt, just above the thumb, is an eye-catching pattern whose little scales resemble the acorn’s cap.

Another detail is the rolled welts, reminiscent of a petiole, which emphasises the 3D effect of the acorn cap even more. The folded ribbing with twisted stitches adds a nice touch to the design, makes it more comfortable to wear, and is an extension of the lines going through the whole body of the mitts.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)
Finished mitt circumference: 16 (19, 22) cm / 6.25 (7.5, 8.75)” - recommended to be worn with at least 2 cm/ 0.75” of negative ease at hand circumference.

YARN
Lanivendole A Chic Blend (60% Abruzzese wool, 20% Mohair, 20% Alpaca; 225 metres / 246 yards per 50g)

210 (240, 285) metres/ 230 (265, 310) yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Sartía. Emma wears a size 2 with 3 cm / 1.25” of negative ease.

NEEDLES
2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
2.25 mm / US 1 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle one size smaller than main needle)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique.

GAUGE
36 sts x 44 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after bocking)
38 sts x 50 Rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in Twisted Slip Stitch pattern, on larger needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Mitt circumference: 16 (19, 22) cm / 6.25 (7.5, 8.75)”
• Length: 22 cm/ 8.5”

DESIGNER & CONTRIBUTORS
Designer: Agata Mackiewicz
Model: Emma Fierberg
Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Acorn is one of the 13 cozy, campfire-inspired patterns featured in Issue 8 of Making Stories Magazine.

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