This pattern is part of the Found Objects collection. This project was based on the idea that inspiration can be found in every nook and cranny of our daily lives, especially the ones that seem the most unremarkable. Each piece in this collection is based on a found object. These objects were gathered from the places I see and inhabit every day. Every item I chose had a story to share, and from those stories came inspiration for seven knitted accessories, which may someday, in turn, inspire someone else.

The simple shape of a postage stamp inspired An Unsent Letter. Small rectangles in a contrasting colour made with slipped stitches are the perfect accent to this basic mitten pattern, and are a great way to use up that last little bit of worsted weight yarn left over from another project.

Needles: US 6 (4 mm) DPNs (or circular needles long enough for the magic loop), or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn: 119 yards (108 metres), 61 g worsted weight yarn
MC: 109 yards (99 metres), 56 g worsted weight yarn
CC: 10 yards (9 metres), 5 g worsted weight yarn
Sample shown in Custom Woolen Mills Mule Spinner 2-ply (100% rambouillet wool, 217 yards 198 metres, 112g) x 1 skein in Natural Light Grey (MC) and Custom Woolen Mills Mule Spinner 2-ply Naturally Dyed Mini Skein (100% rambouillet wool, 54 yards 49 metres, 28 g) x 1 skein in Gold (CC)
Notions: tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holder
Gauge: 22 stitches x 32 rounds = 4” (10 cm), over stockinette, blocked
22 stitches x 64 rounds = 4” (10 cm), over Stamps stitch, blocked