Reindeer lichen is a pale sight in the Icelandic landscape, ruffled and dense, low to the ground. Here the designer gives us a wink by including an actual reindeer on the mitten tops.

Knitted Measurements

Hand circumference: 9 (10.5)“ 22.5 (26.5) cm
Length: 13.5 (15.75)” 34.5 (40) cm

Materials

Plotulopi by Istex 100g plates, each approx 328 yds (300m), 100% wool:

1 plate each #1423 Clover Green (MC) and #0001 White (CC)

Size US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles (set of 4 or 5)

Size US 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles (set of 4 or 5)

Or size needed to achieve gauge

Gauge

18 sts and 20 rows = 4” (10cm) over stranded st st, using larger needles and 2 strands of yarn held together.