LINE Mittens

LINJE Mittens is a technique-building project in two-color brioche, focusing on structure, fit, and color logic.

The mittens are knitted bottom-up and allow you to systematically work with the brioche construction: the interplay between stitch and yarn over, the rhythm of color changes, and the vertical lines that create a calm, graphic expression. At the same time, you train your ability to read the stitch pattern as you go.

This project is suitable if you want to:

• build confidence in two-color brioche
• learn to recognize and "read" brioche stitches
• work with thumb increases integrated into the structure
• understand how shaping affects the stitch pattern

The thumb is shaped as a natural part of the pattern, and the decreases at the top gather the lines into a soft finish. You work with the technique in a manageable format, where repetition creates calm and immersion.

The elasticity of brioche knitting provides a flexible fit and extra warmth, but the project is as much a study in structure as it is a finished product.

LINJE Mittens are therefore not just mittens – but an introduction to working consciously with brioche as a constructive technique.

Size: S (M) L

Measurements: 5-6 (6.5-7.5) 8-8.5, Fits hand circumference 16-17 (18-20) 21-22 cm

Gauge: 18 stitches x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm (unblocked)

Suggested needles: Double-pointed needles 3.0 mm

Yarn: 50 (60) 70 g of the main colour and 25 (30) 35 g of the contrast colour.
The samples are knitted in Viking Superwash (100 m / 50 g). Alternatively, you can use another yarn with approximately the same yardage and gauge. Please note that yarn consumption may vary.

Techniques: Two-color brioche knitting, Italian cast-on, decreases and increases in brioche.

The pattern can be downloaded immediately after purchase and via email.