These mitts were inspired by a rose bush that my grandfather planted years ago, the only one that survived a long drought. For me, these mitts symbolize the intersections of relationship, nature, and resilience and are a reminder of the beauty that can survive even the harshest conditions.

Materials:
• One 2.25mm / US size 1 circular needle 100cm / 40” in length for magic loop or set of DPNs, or one size smaller than needed to meet the required gauge.
• One 2.5mm / US size 1.5 circular needle 100cm / 40” in length for magic loop or set of DPNs, optional for colourwork, or size needed to meet the required gauge.
• Stitch marker, optional, used to mark the beginning of round.
• Stitch holder or waste yarn.
• Tapestry needle for sewing in threads.
• Blocking materials.
• Fingering weight yarn in four colours, approximately 145m / 109yds of the Main Colour, approximately 80m / 87yds of the Contrast Colour 1 and 10m / 11 yds of Contrast Colour’s 2 and 3. Sample shown in Big Fox Yarn, Perfect Sock in colourways Kuaneos (Main Colour) and Ecru (Contrast Colour 1), Thumbelina (Contrast Colour 2) and Blue Footed Booby (Contrast Colour 3).

Size:
One size, 18cm / 7” in circumference and 19cm / 7.5” long after blocking, using stated gauge.

Gauge:
36 stitches and 45 rows = 10cm / 4” in stranded knitting with larger needles, worked in the round and blocked. Working to gauge is important to ensure that your knitted item is the correct size, and to ensure that yardage requirements are similar to those stated in the pattern.