Axis Mittens (ENG)

The Axis Mittens are worked in Stockinette stitch, with delicate geometric cross stitch motifs embroidered on top in a contrasting yarn.
 
The motif is perfectly centered thanks to a purl stitch marker placed at the wrist.
Light and delicate, the mittens are knit in fingering-weight yarn and embroidered with a DK-weight yarn, making them ideal for the first chills of autumn or as a thoughtful gift for the holiday season.
 
The name Axis refers to the invisible line around which the design is structured and balanced.
 
Like an axis in geometry, the purl stitches anchor the embroidery, guiding the symmetrical
placement of each stitched motif.
 
GAUGE
1/1 ribbing (worked in the round)
38 sts x 44 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4” x 4 “ on US 2 ½ / 3 mm (or needles needed to obtain
gauge), after blocking.
Stockinette stitch (worked in the round)
32 sts x 40 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4” x 4” on US 2 ½ / 3 mm (or needles needed to obtain
gauge), after blocking.
 
EASE
Recommended ease: 0-2” / 0-5 cm of positive ease.
 
SIZES
1 (2, 3)
 
MATERIALS
Yarn 1: 1 (1, 1) skein of 4 ply Yarns Vintage 23 (100% British wool, 50 g /0.78 oz, 246 yds / 225 m) in 002 MIDNIGHT LAGOON.
Or approx 148 (173, 222) yds / 135 (158, 203) m of fingering / 4 Ply weight yarn.
Yarn 2: 10 (10, 10) g of DK Yarns Vintage 21 (100% British wool, 50 g /0.78 oz, 122 yds /112
m) in CREAM.
Or approx 24 (24, 24) yds / 22 (22, 22) m of DK/8 ply weight yarn.
 
NEEDLES
US 1 ½ / 2.5 mm, 32” / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs for working in the Rnd.
US 2 ½ / 3.5 mm, 32” / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs for working in the Rnd.
 
NOTIONS
Stitch marker
Waste yarn
Tapestry needle