In many cultures around the world, white animals are considered magic. To see a white deer is lucky - you might even get your wish fulfilled! So it’s probably good luck to wear these mittens! The Stag & Doe mittens are a cosy pair of mittens that are easy and fun to knit! Duplicate stitches add a fun little touch of colour to the finished mittens.

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: Arwetta 270 (Midnight Blue)
CC1: Sirdar Country Classic 4-ply 950 (White)
CC2: Drops Fabel 111 (Mustard Yellow)

Approximate weight needed (if sticking to gauge):
MC: 35 g
CC1: 15 g
CC2: 5 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, duplicate stitch