Brier Twist

An original design by Nicola Blechschmidt

Materials
1 skein NaturallyCaron Country or any Worsted weight yarn
Size US 6 (4.0mm) and US 7 (4.5mm) DPN's or circular needles
Stitch Markers
Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle
2 Buttons (optional)
Gauge 5sts per inch
Abbreviations
Co Cast on
Bo Bind off
yo Yarn over
sl1 slip one stitch
k2tog knit 2 sts together
psso pass slipped stitch over

C4R Cable 4 right

C4L Cable 4 left
M1 Make one stitch
Pm Place Marker
Sm Slip marker

Pattern Notes
Cable 4 right: slip first 2 stitches onto cable needle, hold in back. Knit the next two stitches, knit the
two stitches off the cable needle.
Cable 4 left: slip first 2 stitches onto cable needle, hold in front. Knit the next two stitches, knit the two
stitches off the cable needle.
Make 1: For this pattern I made one stitch by picking up and knitting the strand laying between the
stitches, but feel free to use whatever method you prefer.

Body
With US 6 needle cast on 40 sts, join in the round being careful not to twist.
K2, P2 for 2 inches.
1. Switch to US 7 Needle: P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
2. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
3. P1, K4, P1, K2, yo, K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, K2, P1, K4, P1, K20
4. P1, C4R, P1, K8, P1, C4L, P1, K20
5. P1, K4, P1, K3, yo, K1, yo sl1, k2tog, psso, K1, P1, K4, P1, K20
6. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
7. P1, K4, P1, K4, yo, K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, P1, K4, P1, K20
8. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
9. P1, C4R, P1, K8, P1, C4L, P1, K20
10. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
11. P1, K4, P1, K2, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K1, yo, K2, P1, K4, P1, K20
12. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
13. P1, K4, P1, K1, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K1, yo, K3, P1, K4, P1, K20
14. P1, C4R, P1, K8, P1, C4L, P1, K20
Left thumb gusset
15. M1, Pm, P1, K4, P1, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K1, yo, K4, P1, K4, P1, K20
16. K1, Sm, P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
17. M1, K1, M1, Sm, P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
18. K3, Sm, P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
19. M1, K3, M1, Sm, P1, C4R, P1, K2, yo, K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, K2, P1, C4L, P1, K20
20. K5, Sm, P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
21. M1, K5, M1, Sm, P1, K4, P1, K3, yo, K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, K1, P1, K4, P1, K20
22. K7, Sm, P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
23. M1, K7, M1, Sm, P1, K4, P1, K4, yo, K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, P1, K4, P1, K20
24. K9, Sm, P1, C4R, P1, K8, P1, C4L, P1, K20
Slip first 9 stitches onto waste yarn. Continue with Body directions.
Right thumb gusset
15. P1, K4, P1, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K1, yo, K4, P1, K4, P1, Pm, M1, K20
16. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, Sm, K21
17. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, Sm, M1, K1, M1, K20
18. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, Sm, K23
19. P1, C4R, P1, K2, yo, K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, K2, P1, C4L, P1, Sm, M1, K3, M1, K20
20. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, Sm, K25
21. P1, K4, P1, K3, yo, K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, K1, P1, K4, P1, Sm, M1, K5, M1, K20
22. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, Sm, K27
23. P1, K4, P1, K4, yo, K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, P1, K4, P1, Sm, M1, K7, M1, K20
24. P1, C4R, P1, K8, P1, C4L, P1, Sm, K29
25. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, Slip next 9 stitches onto waste yarn. K20
Continue with round 26 of Body Directions.
Body cont.
25. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20

26. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20

27. P1, K4, P1, K2, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K1, yo, K2, P1, K4, P1, K20
28. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
29. P1, C4R, P1, K1, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K1, yo, K3, P1, C4L, P1, K20
30. P1, K4 , P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
31. P1, K4, P1, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K1, yo, K4, P1, K4, P1, K20
32. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
33. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
Switch to US 6 needle again and K2, P2, for 1 inch or until desired length. Bind off all stitches in
pattern.
At this point you can either stop, finish the thumb, and wear the mittens as fingerless mitts, or you can
continue onto the flip-top directions.
Flip-top
You'll be using your US 7 needles for this part again. With the front side of your mitt facing you, pick
up 20 stitches one row below the K2,P2 ridge at the top of the mitt. Cast on 20 stitches. Join in the
round with the front side of the mitt facing you; otherwise you might end up putting the flip-top on
backwards.
K20sts, K2, P2 for 20sts.
1. P1, C4R, P1, K8, P1, C4L, P1, K2P2 for 20sts.
2. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K2P2 for 20sts.
3. P1, K4, P1, K2, yo, K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, K2, P1, K4, P1, K2P2 for 20sts.
4. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1 K2P2 for 20sts
5. P1, K4, P1, K3, yo, K1, yo, Sl1, k2tog, psso, K1, P1, K4, P1, K2P2 for 20sts.
6. P1, C4R, P1, K8, P1, C4L, P1, K20
7. P1, K4, P1, K4, yo, K1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, P1, K4, P1, K20
8. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
9. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
10. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
11. P1, C4R, P1, K2, Sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K1, yo, K2, P1, C4L, P1, K20
12. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
13. P1, K4, P1, K1, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K1, yo, K3, P1, K4, P1, K20
14. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
15. P1, K4, P1, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K1, yo, K4, P1, K4, P1, K20
16. P1, C4R, P1, K8, P1, C4L, P1, K20
17. P1, K4, P1, K8, P1, K4, P1, K20
18. Knit one round
Decrease rounds:
1. Knit 6, k2tog, repeat around
2. Knit 1 round
3. Knit 5, k2tog, repeat around
4. Knit 1 round
5. Knit 4, k2tog, repeat around
6. Knit 1 round
7. Knit 3, k2tog, repeat around
8. Knit 1 round

9. Knit 2, k2tog, repeat around

10. Knit 1 round
11. Knit 1, k2tog, repeat around
12. Knit 1 round
13. Knit 2 together around
Break yarn and thread it through the remaining stitches. Draw tight and secure on the inside.
Thumb
Open thumb (for fingerless mitts): Move thumb stitches from waste yarn back onto US 7 needle. Pick
up and knit 3 stitches from the top edge of the thumb hole; 12 stitches total. Join in round being careful
not to twist. Knit in plain stockinette for 3 rounds. Knit 2, Purl 2 for 3 rounds. Bind off loosely, and
weave in all end.
Full thumb: Move thumb stitches from waste yarn back onto US 7 needle. Pick up and knit 3 stitches
from the top edge of the thumb hole; 12 stitches total. Join in round being careful not to twist. Knit in
plain stockinette until work reaches fingertip of wearer.
Knit 2 together around.
Break yarn and thread it through the remaining stitches. Draw tight and secure on the inside. Weave in
all other ends.
If desired, attach a button to each cuff and a loop to the top of each flip-top to secure it in place when
not in use.

Copyright 2011 by Nicola Blechschmidt. Pattern can not be sold. You may sell or gift your
finished gloves, but please give the designer the proper credit with a tag tied to each project.