And now for something completely different! I rarely publish patterns that will forever be exclusive to somebody else’s platform, but I made an exception for the folks at Knitcrate. The Daffodils in Sunshine Mitts were published as part of their May Inspirations box, and you can learn all about them here. Plus, I have a special discount for you!
Read on for details, inspiration, links, and more.
Pattern Links – Where to Buy the Pattern for the Daffodils in Sunshine Mitts
Knitcrate Website: Click this link to find the pattern on Knitcrate’s website.
Ravelry: Click this link to find the pattern on Ravelry.
Special Discounts
The KnitCrate team has kindly given me a few goodies to share with you all. You can use my code BEEINBONNET to receive one free KnitCrate (just pay shipping) and a one-time discount of 20% in the KnitCrate online store. Click this link to access the KnitCrate store (that’s an affiliate link, which means if you choose to buy something through it, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I will always identify affiliate links for you. Thanks for supporting my work!).
I’ll also be hosting a giveaway over on my Instagram account next week. The winner will receive a free six-month subscription to KnitCrate. If you’d like to enter for a chance to win, follow me there and make sure to check in regularly (you can also turn on post notifications if you really want to make sure you don’t miss it).
Inspiration
When the team at KnitCrate and I were brainstorming for this design, we knew the color palette for this project would be springy and cheerful. I always think of flowers, but I especially think of flowers in springtime.
And several years ago, during a particularly special springtime, I saw my first clematis climbing up a trellis outside a little café along the Rhine River.
The cables on these mitts remind me of a trellis filled with clematis blooms.
These mitts are graded to four sizes and feature a mix of coin lace, cables, and bobbles climbing up the back of each hand. I knit them in the Daffodil colorway of this yarn base, and so I named them for that cheerful yellow.
Pattern Specs
Skill Level: Intermediate
Hook or Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) double-pointed needles
Notions: Stitch markers (3), waste yarn for holding thumb stitches, tapestry needle, crochet hook, US size E (3.5 mm) for bobbles
Sizing
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, finished mitt circumference of 6 (6.5, 7.5, 8.5) inches / 15 (16.5, 19, 21.5) cm
To Fit Hand Circumference: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5) inches / 16.5 (19, 21.5, 24) cm. These mitts are intended to fit with some negative ease.
Finished Measurements:
Dimension: finished mitt circumference of 6 (6.5, 7.5, 8.5) inches / 15 (16.5, 19, 21.5) cm
Yarn Needed
DK weight
92 (100, 120, 135) yds / 84 (91, 110, 123) meters
Sample shown in Vidalana Lofti DK, Colorway: Daffodil