‘Blooming Tree’ gives these mittens their name and is featured prominently on the back of the hand. The design is set off by a small checked border and a narrow stripe; top shaping is worked inside these bands. The small check repeats on the palm while the gusseted thumb is worked in stripes. 1×1 twisted ribbing is used for the cuff.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Galway Sport (100% Highland wool; 151 yards 138 meters/50 grams): #705 Blue Heather (MC, 1 skein); #1 Natural (CC, 1 skein)

Needles: US size 4 (3.5mm) set of 4 double-pointed needles

Notions: Stitch markers, holders, tapestry needle

Special Stitches: Tbl; M1L; M1R

Pattern Notes ~ To avoid puckering of fabric, carry color not in use loosely across back of work. Insert stitches for right thumb gusset in area of red sts on main chart and left thumb gusset in area of orange sts.Increases for thumb gusset are worked as M1L or M1R.