{"product_id":"ginkgo-biloba-mitts","title":"Ginkgo Biloba Mitts – Knitting pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is the unique leaf shape of the ginkgo tree \u003cem\u003e(Ginkgo biloba)\u003c\/em\u003e that inspired this fingerless mitt design. The rib pattern on the cuff, worked in a variation of the heart rib stitch, is reminiscent of the typical bifurcated form. It recurs as a delicate detail on the thumb. A simple duplicate stitch embroidery (no experience in embroidery required) lets a leaf silhouette appear in the palm of the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design leaves a lot of freedom to adapt it to your own style – by choosing your preferred length for the cuff, thumb and hand section and deciding whether you make or skip the thumb detail and the embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGinkgo Biloba Mitts\u003c\/strong\u003e will keep your hands warm in fall and winter and at the same time remind you that after every cold and dark season, spring awaits, with its abundance of green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 sizes, to fit a hand circumference of: (17; 18.5) (20; 21.5; 23) cm \/ (6.75; 7.25) (7.75; 8.5; 9)\" (corresponds to teenager to large adult size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended yarn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingering or light fingering weight wool, e.g. BC Garn Bio Shetland GOTS or John Arbon Textiles Devonia 4ply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn estimates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMain colour:\u003c\/span\u003e (130; 150) (170; 190; 210) m \/ (145; 165) (185; 210; 230) yds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eContrast colour:\u003c\/span\u003e (20; 25) (30; 35; 40) m \/ (22; 28) (32; 38; 44) yds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for leftover yarn! :)\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles and notions needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 mm (US 0) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5) DPNs (5 needles per set) (pattern is written for DPNs, but with a little experience, you can easily adjust it to knit on a circular needle with magic loop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitch markers, leftover yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, crochet hook (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStockinette: 28 stitches x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4‘’, on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles in the round, blocked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel of difficulty:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eintermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechniques (explanation\/tutorial included):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eknitting below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreases\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eduplicate stitch embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"greenermakes","offers":[{"title":"German","offer_id":56388427546955,"sku":"g-7311861","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English","offer_id":56388427579723,"sku":"g-7311861","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7994\/3499\/files\/DSC3052-min.jpg?v=1772329752","url":"https:\/\/greenermakes.com\/en\/products\/ginkgo-biloba-mitts","provider":"greenermakes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}