Mushroom Mitts by Ashley Yousling

Mushroom Mitts

Knitting
November 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
40 - 160 yards (37 - 146 m)
0-3m (6-12m, 2/3, 4/5, 6/7, 8/10, adult small, adult medium, adult large)
English

These mitts came to life like many others have, out of need for a new pair for one of my boys. They were inspired by the woods around us, for the love of fungi and for the Fall that turns both of these things into something quite magical. -Ashley

Materials
1 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 skein in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter 100% wool yarn; Worsted weight; 140 yds, 50g, or, approx 40 60, 70, 90, 110, 130, 140, 160 yds of worsted weight yarn.
Toadstool Mitt shown in Fossil, Woodsmoke, or Caribou. Morel Mitt shown in Caribou.

1 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 skein in Brooklyn Tweed Quarry 100% wool yarn; Bulky weight; 200 yds, 100g, or, approx 20 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 yds of bulky weight yarn for Toadstool, or, approx 30 40, 60, 70, 90, 110, 130, 150 yds of bulky weight yarn for Toadstool.
Toadstool Mitt shown in Garnet or Flint. Morel Mitt shown in Flint.

Needles & Notions
US 3/3.25mm, DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Waste yarn or stitch holder

Sizes
0-3m 6-12m, 2/3y, 4/5y, 6/7y, 8/10y, adult sm, adult med, adult lrg.

Gauge
22 sts x 28 row/rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st

Notes
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parenthesis. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Included are both Toadstool and Morel Mitts.
Included is a thumbed and thumbless option for sizes 0-3m and 6-
12m. You’ll make this decision once you reach the ‘Body’ section.
The cuff can be worked in 1x1 (k1, p1) or garter stitch. Pick whichever you prefer.