Paradigm Shift Mittens

When it comes to colorwork, it’s no secret that bold, graphic designs are always my favorite. The charts become predictable once you get going, making for faster knitting that is especially entertaining. These mittens are designed to pair perfectly with the Paradigm Shift hat. The shifting diamonds are worked with 2 high contrast colors that are reversed on the palm of the mitten. The thumbs feature their own diamond embellishments, completing these cozy hand warmers.

This pattern was inspired by the colorwork chart ‘History’ in Andrea Rangel’s book, Alterknit.

SIZES 
Adult S (M, L) 
Palm Circumference: 7.25 (8.25, 8.75)”/ 18 (20.5, 22)cm to be worn with 0.5-1”/ 1.5-2.5cm positive ease 
Total Length: 9 (10, 11)”/ 22.5 (25, 27)cm

YARN 
Queen City BERRYHILL (80% Merino, 20% Alpaca; 400 yards / 100g): 
Main Color: 1 skein or approx. 100 (110, 120) yds/ 90 (100, 110)m 
Contrast Color: 1 skein or approx. 90 (100, 110)yds/ 80 (90, 100)m

Sample shown in ‘Fraser’ (MC) and ‘Hydrangea’ (CC)

NEEDLES 
US 4 (3.5mm), or as required to meet gauge: DPNs or needles for small circumference knitting

GAUGE 
30 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm in stranded colorwork on larger needles

NOTIONS 
3 stitch markers, tapestry needle

SKILL LEVEL 
Intermediate