These mitts draw inspiration from the Japanese word boku, evoking a natural, unadorned state and the texture of tree bark. A botanically inspired puffed pattern on the back is paired with a flexible ribbed palm, creating a balanced and versatile design for everyday wear.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)

Recommended ease: Approx. 0.75” / 2 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hand Circumference: 6 (6.25, 6.75, 7)“ / 15 (16, 17, 18) cm.

Total Length: 7.5 (7.5, 8, 8)“ / 19 (19, 20.5, 20.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Cashmere Fingering by Zakami (70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere, 437 yds / 400 m / 100 g), 1 skein in the colourway Azeria.

Or approx. 156 (158, 191, 202) yds / 143 (145, 175, 185) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Bamboo Wool by Hjertegen, Semilla by BC Garn or Superwash Merino Sock by Daruma.

Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm DPNs or 32”/ 80 cm circular needles,
US 2 / 2.75 mm DPNs or 32”/ 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn.

GAUGE
40 sts x 42 rnds to 4”/ 10 cm on US 2.5 / 3 mm needles in Cross St Patt and Decorative Rib, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
These mitts are worked in the round from the cuff upwards, beginning with 1x1 ribbing and include a thumb gusset. The hand features a crossed-stitch pattern on the back and a decorative rib pattern on the palm side.

The yarn used for the sample is labeled as fingering-weight, but it is actually closer to light fingering. When using fingering-weight yarn, it is recommended to choose one size smaller for the mittens.

HELPFUL TUTORIALS
Avoiding Gaps Between Fingers