These toasty mittens bring to mind Robert Frost’s poem, ”Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”. The pattern includes instructions for one size, with instructions for modifying to a custom fit. Mittens are worked in the round with no more than two colors in use at a time. The cuff has a turned-in lining to keep them snug and comfortable.

SIZES: 1 Size—Adult Medium
Gauge can be adjusted for additional sizes —use US Size 3 (3.25 mm) for a smaller size, and US Size 5 (3.75 mm) for a larger size. Length can be adjusted to suit.
Yardage and weight given is for a size medium; allow approximately 20% more for larger mittens and 15% less for smaller mittens.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 8.25 inches
Length: 11 inches
Fits: hands measuring up to 9 inches in circumference

GAUGE: 26 sts and 29 rnds = 4”/10cm (over blocked colorwork pattern).

NEEDLES:
US 4 (3.5mm)
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: DK weight wool (Bare Naked Wools Kent DK is recommended)
Amounts: 90 yards each White Caps and White Sands, 65 yards Tide Pool and 50 yards Mussel Shell.

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

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