Beschreibung
Vinnje Mittens
The Vinnje Mittens are classic, warm hand warmers worked in half-brioche stitch – soft, stretchy and timeless.
They are knitted seamlessly from the bottom up, beginning with a highly elastic cast-on and shaped with characteristic double increases for the thumb.
The half-brioche structure creates a beautifully stretchy fabric that fits comfortably around the wrist and hand.
A simple, modern everyday design for all hand sizes.
The Vinnje Mittens are part of the Vinnje Collection, including:
– Vinnje Beanie
– Vinnje Mittens
– Vinnje Collar
– Vinnje Slipover
Difficulty Level
●●○○○ (easy)
Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4)
Hand circumference: 15.5 (17) 18.5 (20) cm
Needles & Notions
– 2.5 mm and 3 mm short circulars (20 cm)
or
– 2.5 mm & 3 mm long circulars (80 cm) for Magic Loop
– Crochet hook 3 mm
– Smooth scrap yarn
– Stitch markers (1 contrasting)
– Tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape
Gauge
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in) in half-brioche stitch =
18 sts × 40 rows, washed and unblocked
with 5 mm needles
Important: Half-brioche grows in width and length after washing. Always measure your washed swatch.
Techniques Used
– Half-brioche stitch
– Knit and purl stitches
– Elastic cast-on
– Knitting in the round
– Double increases for thumb gusset
– Holding stitches on waste yarn
– Picking up stitches
Important Notice
Digital knitting pattern (PDF), available for download immediately after payment.
No shipping.
For private use only.
Details
Yarn
Original Yarns
Option 1 – Wollmeise DK
100% Merino | approx. 214 m / 100 g
Required: 1 skein
Option 2 – Lana Grossa Cool Wool Vintage
100% extrafine Merino | approx. 160 m / 50 g
Required: 2 balls
Option 3 – Wollträume Leni
100% extrafine Merino | approx. 310 m / 100 g
Required: 1 skein
Option 4 – two-strand version (soft & fluffy)
– Lana Grossa Silkhair, 210 m / 25 g → 2 balls
– Lana Grossa Cool Wool Lace, 400 m / 50 g → 1 ball
Worked held together.
Yarn Alternatives (DK | approx. 150–180 m / 50 g)
All suitable for warm winter mittens in half-brioche.
Amount (all sizes): 50–100 g total
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DROPS Baby Merino
175 m / 50 g – soft, elastic
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Katia Merino Baby
165 m / 50 g – very soft, lovely stitch definition
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Atelier Zitron Lifestyle
155–160 m / 50 g – almost identical to the original yarn
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Sandnes Tynn Merinoull
175 m / 50 g – light, warm & elastic
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West Yorkshire Spinners – ColourLab DK
225 m / 100 g – durable, warm British wool
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Erika Knight – British Blue Wool 100
225 m / 100 g – elegant, soft BFL wool
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WYS – Fleece Bluefaced Leicester Naturals DK
225 m / 100 g – warm, stable, slightly lustrous
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Novita – Laine x Novita DK
112 m / 50 g – Nordic, grippy, warm
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West Yorkshire Spinners – Pure DK
225 m / 100 g – classic DK wool
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Novita Wonder Wool
150 m / 50 g – warm and soft
FAQs
Which sizes are included?
Four sizes, covering hand circumferences from approx. 15.5–20 cm.
The included measurement tables help adjust the length for a perfect fit.
Are the mittens worked in one color?
Yes — the updated version is fully one-color, making the half-brioche texture stand out beautifully.
Which yarns work best?
All DK yarns with approx. 150–180 m / 50 g, such as:
DROPS Baby Merino, Katia Merino Baby, Zitron Lifestyle, Sandnes Tynn Merinoull, WYS DK, Erika Knight BFL, Novita DK etc.
Why does half-brioche stretch after washing?
Half-brioche naturally expands.
Always block your swatch to ensure the mittens fit correctly.
How is the thumb constructed?
With double increases, forming a side gusset.
Thumb stitches are placed on hold and later worked in the round.
Does this design belong to a collection?
Yes — the Vinnje Collection, including:
– Vinnje Beanie
– Vinnje Mittens
– Vinnje Collar
– Vinnje Slipover