Bachlóg
{bach-logue}; Irish: bud or plant growth

This basic mitten pattern combines elements of the classic and the Nordic methods of construction, resulting in an anatomical fit with an articulated thumb. The teardrop gusset was designed to facilitate thumb movement, and it gives these mittens the look of budding tree branches - hence the pattern name.

Worked in DK to Aran weight yarn, these mittens are a quick and satisfying knit. Separate instructions are provided for knitting cuff-up and tip-down. The Appendix offers additional options for modifications.

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Materials & Information

Size:
1(2, 3) to fit palm with circumference of approximately
15cm/ 6” (19cm/ 7.5”, 23cm/9” )

additional sizing options (from Child to larger Adult) are provided in the Appendix 


Gauge:
21 sts / 10cm (in stockinette for main fabric)

a gauge modification chart is provided in the Appendix 


Yarn:
DK to Aran weight (approximately 150-200 m/ 100g);
requires one 100g skein

Needles:
4mm for main fabric, or as needed to meet gauge;
3mm for cuff or 1mm smaller than for main fabric


Notions:
scrap yarn, measuring tape, stitch markers


Techniques:
Magic Loop; Kitchener stitch;
top-down version also requires Judy’s Magic Cast-on or similar

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YARN NOTES:

Note that finer yarns can also be used, if held double or triple, to achieve the required weight. For example, a standard fingering-weight/ sock yarn can be held double for a DK-equivalent; a sportweight yarn can be held double for Aran-weight equivalent.

SAMPLES INFO:

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the pink variegated mittens were knitted with Serafina Retrosaria Spanish Merino Singles, held triple

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the natural grey mittens were knitted with Woolly Mammoth Fibre Co. Limited Edition Jacobs, held double