Snowy days on the Maine coast are a monochrome study in shifting shades of gray and black—the shapes are definitely on the triangular side, with pointy spruce and firs, rocks weathered by waves and wind, and islands, headlands and lighthouses fading into the distance.

These mittens are light and flexible, but warmer than expected—the secret is a strand of mohair carried along with the main color! The thumb includes a gusset for a comfortable fit. This design also features a lined cuff, making the mittens snug and cozy at the wrist, keeping out the icy winds, but still easy to pull on and off as needed!

SIZE: Adult Average (Additional sizes can easily be made by adjusting gauge)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 8.25 inches
Length: 10.5 inches
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn

GAUGE: 26 sts and 30rnds = 4”/10cm on gauge size needles (over blocked colorwork pattern).

NEEDLES:
US size 4 (3.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
US size 3 (3.25mm) or 1 size smaller
Choose needle types base on your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round—magic-loop on a 32-inch circular needle, DPNs, or 2 24-inch circular needles.

YARN: Sport-weight wool yarn
Lace-weight mohair blend yarn (work together with MC)
Sample is worked in Rauma Garn Finull (175m/50g) and Rauma Garn Plum (250m/25g)

Color meters used
MC (401–white) 100
Mohair (055) 100
CC1 (405–dark grey) 60
CC2 (410–black) 40
CC3 (404–light grey) 20

NOTIONS: 2 stitch markers, length of smooth waste yarn for a holder and a tapestry needle

SKILLS USED: working in the round, decreases (k2tog, ssk), increases (M1, M1L, M1R), using a chart, 2-color colorwork, picking up stitches

I sourced this lovely yarn here in the US at The Woolly Thistle, an on-line shop specializing in woolly wool. Kits for this design are also available from the shop. This is an affiliate link which generates a small commission for me at no additional cost to you!

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