Holly Berries by Justyna Lorkowska

Holly Berries

Knitting
August 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
130 - 180 yards (119 - 165 m)
1 to 3
English

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The fun bobbles on these mitts evoke wintery thoughts of holly berries… or snowballs… or Christmas ornaments… Regardless, they’re sure to knit up quick and keep your hands snuggly warm!

Sizes
1 (2, 3)
Recommended ease: 0–1” / 0–2.5 cm of negative ease.

Finished measurements
Circumference: 6.5 (7.75, 8.75)“ / 16.5 (19, 22) cm.
Length (with cuff): 9.75 (10, 10.5)” / 24.5 (25, 26) cm.

Materials
Yarn:
1 hank of A Stormy Blend – DK by Lanivendole (70% Abruzzese wool, 30% alpaca, 240 yds / 220 m – 100 g), colourway Urania.
Or approx. 130 (160, 180) yds / 120 (145, 165) m of DK-weight yarn.

Needles:
US 5 / 3.75 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs, US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm or DPNs. Or sizes needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Stitch markers, small stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Gauge
22 sts & 26 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles in St St, after light wet blocking.