Maybole Mittens – Beginner Knitting Pattern
Designed by Tilde Olsen for Orry Yarn Merino DK
This beginner‑friendly knitting pattern is designed by Tilde Olsen and created specifically for our new Orry Yarn Merino DK. A soft, springy, ethically sourced merino wool, it’s the perfect yarn for new knitters to practise stitch techniques while enjoying a beautifully smooth, forgiving fabric.
The Maybole Mittens are knitted flat as a textured rectangle:
- Rib stitch to gently hug the wrist
- Moss stitch for balanced texture across the hand
- Garter stitch edge finished with an Icelandic bind off
Once knitted, the piece is folded and seamed, leaving a thumb opening — a simple, confidence‑building construction ideal for beginners.
This design is the third step in The Orry Mill Yarn School – Learn to Knit Series, introducing knitters to combining knit and purl stitches to create new textures. By using DK weight yarn, this pattern gently bridges the move towards finer yarns without losing that quick, satisfying project feel.
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L)
To fit hand circumference:
16 (18) 20 (22) cm
What You Will Need:
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1 (1) 1 (2) × 50g balls of Orry Yarn Merino DK
Designed for - and best paired with - our own Orry Yarn Merino DK.
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4mm circular needles
(Straight needles can be used, but circulars are recommended at this stage to support future techniques.) - Wool needle
- Scissors
Skill Level:
★ (1 out of 5) – Beginner
Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Designed for Orry Yarn Merino DK, our new signature yarn
✔ Learn rib, moss and garter stitch in one simple project
✔ Knit flat then seam — no shaping required
✔ Quick, satisfying make in DK weight
✔ FREE printed pattern when purchased with yarn
✔ Includes access to Yarn School video tutorials