Looking at this pattern is like watching cumulus clouds in the summer--searching for images in the sky. Depending on which variation you’re viewing, and where you’re coming from, you might see bare tree branches, arachnids, hearts, paper birch bark, subdivision layouts, circuit boards, arthropods, etc. What do you see?

This pattern includes two charts--one for each of the two possible variations of the pattern. In one variation the lighter shade is the background, and in the other it is the darker shade.

SIZES: 1 Size—Adult Medium. For a smaller size, use a fingering weight wool, US size 2 needles and work at gauge of 32 stitches to 4 inches. For a larger size, use worsted weight wool, US size 4 needles and work at a gauge of 24 stitches to 4 inches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 8.5 inches
Length: 11 inches from cuff to tip
Fits: hands up to 9 inches in circumference
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn

GAUGE: 28 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/10cm on gauge size needles

NEEDLES:
US 3 (3.25mm)
Choose needle types base on your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round. Options include magic-loop on a 32-inch circular needle, DPNs, or 2 24-inch circular needles.

YARN: Two full skeins of the recommended yarn is sufficient to make 2 pairs of adult medium mittens.

NOTIONS: 2 stitch markers, a length of smooth yarn for a holder, tapestry needle

SKILLS USED: working in the round, decreases (k2tog, ssk), increases (M1), using a chart, 2-color colorwork, picking up stitches