Welcome back to Basgiath (aka Death Wing) War College! Just in time for Threshing Day, these stranded colorwork mittens are just the thing cadets need to catch a dragon’s attention. Do you have what it takes to be a dragon rider?

This is a one-size-fits-most for adult female hands. The smaller dragon can also be done in a third color using duplicate stitch technique.

*** Adjusting gauge will allow some flexibility in sizing.

Skills needed - How to read a knitting chart, stranded colorwork knitting, how to increase and decrease stitches, how to put stitches on hold for thumb

Materials:
Fingering weight yarn:
MC~ 165-170 yards

CC ~ 105-110 yards
US 1/ 2.25mm needles (shorties, DPNs, and/ or circular needles for magic loop method)
Stitch marker(s)
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn for thumb (smooth is best, ~12”)

Finished size if knit according to gauge:
Circumference: ~20.5cm/ 8”
Total length (including cuff): ~24.75cm/ 9.75”
Palm length (from thumb hole to tip): ~ 14cm/ 5.5”

Suggested st gauges (fair isle blocked) for other finished circumferences:
7.5” —-> 42sts
8.5” --> 38 sts
9” —-> 36 sts

Gauges:
40 stitches x 42 rows = 4 inches in in pattern, blocked
Craft: KNITTING

Skill Level: Intermediate
Language: English only