The feather is a sacred symbol in many cultures, considered to hold a certain power or carry a symbolic meaning. And it certainly feels magic when you find a beautiful feather on your path.The Feathery mittens are perfect for the knitter who wants to knit a pattern, but doesn’t want have to keep track of colour changes or multiple balls of yarn. Only two colours needed!

One size. Finished and blocked mittens measure:
Length: approx. 25 cm/9.8”.
Circumference: approx. 18 cm/7.1”.

Size can be adjusted by using smaller or larger sized needles.

Yarn used in sample:
MC: Drops Fabel 114 (Ljus pärlgrå)
CC: Happy Sheep Magic Sock Wool 26 (Blueberry)

Approximate weight needed (if sticking to gauge):
MC: 35 g
CC: 20 g

One ball of yarn: 50 g = 210 meters/230 yards. Or any other yarn of the same weight, pre­ferably a woolmix for socks, for better durability.

Needles: Magic loop or double pointed needles size 2 mm/US 0 and 2.5 mm/US 1.5 or whichever size needle is suitable for achieving gauge or change size. If you use magic loop, a cable of about 60-80 cm/25-30” is sufficient.

Other materials needed:
Darning needle and scissors
A piece of scrap yarn

Gauge for colourwork: Approx. 34 st/38 rows = 10 cm/4”.

Pattern is available in English and Swedish.

Techniques used: Stranded colourwork, kitchener stitch.