Mittens Rasante, knitting pattern in four sizes

RASANTE – DIAGONALLY STRIPED MITTENS

NEW VERSION December 28th 2022: With improved fingertip! If you already own the pattern, please download it again and print out the pages 10 and 11 only.

For a long time I pondered the idea of designing diagonally striped mittens with integrated thumbs. It took me a lot of calculating, testing, time, and nerves, but finally I can present you my RASANTE mittens. I think they look quite dynamic, hence the name. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, YOU WILL WORK THE MITTENS IN ONE PIECE WITHOUT ANY SEWING! (Okay, two tiny holes have to be closed, but that‘s it.) The trick is an interesting mix of knitting in rows and rounds, using provisional cast on and three-needle bind-off.

All my test knitters told me that the first mitten they knitted seemed a bit complicated, but once they understood the system, they considered it rather easy. For better understanding one mitten is explained in full detail, with loads of pictures and tipps how to alter the instructions for better fitting your individual hand size. After knitting your first pair or two you will be able to design your own mittens with different gauges and stripe patterns!

In the pattern you’ll find four sizes – one for kids and three different sizes for adults plus an interesting idea how to choose the right pattern size for different gauges.

Have fun knitting and always warm hands!
Yours Steffi

More inspiration for knitted Christmas presents you find here: https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/users/view_collection/2990/muetzen-und-handschuhe-hats-and-mitts