The Tsubomi mittens feature distinctive twist cables and a decorative cast-on edge. Tsubomi means “bud” in Japanese. In cold winter weather, gradually swelling buds remind us of the warmth of spring.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: 0.25–1.25” / 0.5–3 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hand Circumference: 8 (9.25, 10.25)“ / 20.5 (23, 26) cm.
Length: 8 (9.5, 10.5)” / 20.5 (24, 26.5) cm (adjustable).

MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 balls of Spanish Merino by Daruma (100% merino, 77 yds / 71 m – 50 g), colourway Marine Blue.

Or approx. 105 (124, 154) yds / 97 (114, 142) m of bulky-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example De Rerum Natura Cyrano and
Lang Merino 70.

Needles: US 10 / 6 mm DPNs or 32” / 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
14 sts x 22 rnds to 4” / 10 cm in Reverse St St, after blocking.

22 sts x 21 rnds to 4” / 10 cm in 1 x 1 rib, after blocking.

9 sts to 1.75” / 4.5 cm and 24 rnds to 4.25” / 11 cm in Twist Cable patt, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
These mittens are worked in the rnd from the bottom up and have a thumb gusset.
Except for the position of the thumb, the palm and back
of the hand feature the
same pattern.