Snowbird Mitts by Jesie Ostermiller

Snowbird Mitts

Knitting
October 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
23.5 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
100 - 200 yards (91 - 183 m)
6¾ (7½, 8¼)" hand circumference
English

This pattern is found in The Colorwork Bible and cannot be purchased as an individual download. The book is available for purchase here.

The Snowbird Hat & Mitts are both great patterns to test out your stranded colorwork skills. They’re small, portable projects that pack a big, colorful punch. With seven different colors, these pieces throw open the door of color options and give you the chance to play with dominant and recessive colors. Try choosing two or three colors that work well together and then as the remaining colors pick either tints and shades of the main colors, or possibly their analogous colors. These accessories work up quickly and make a perfect addition to fall, winter, and spring wardrobes!

Finished Size
6¾ (7½, 8¼)“ (17 19, 21 cm) hand circumference and 7 (7½, 7¾)” (18, 19, 19.5] cm) tall.

Yarn
Worsted weight (#4 Medium)
Shown in: Hazel Knits Cadence (100% superwash Merino wool; 200 yd 183 m/37/8 oz 110 g): Collegiate (navy, A), Silica (beige, B), Stick O’Butter (bright yellow, C), Hoppy Blonde (gold, D), Jam Session (burgundy, E), Ruby Love (red, F), and Zest (dark orange, G), 1 skein each.

Needles
Size U.S. 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn.
Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn.
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge
23½ sts and 26 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in chart patt with larger needles.

Notes
The mitts are worked in the round from the cuff up. The colorwork pattern is fully charted and includes a traditional thumb gusset.