These mitts are practical and playful. A neatly constructed thumb gusset cocoons the hands for extra warmth. The stylized colorwork motif conjures both botanical drawings and pop art at the same time.

Knitted Measurements

Hand circumference: 8.75” (22 cm)
Length: 10.25” (26 cm)

Materials

—Atlas by Modern Daily Knitting 2 oz (57g) skeins, each approx 145 yds (132.5 m), 100% Rambouillet wool: 1 skein each Cork (A), Seaglass (B), and Peat (C)

—Size US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles (set of 4 or 5), or size needed to achieve gauge

—Stitch markers

—Waste yarn

Gauge

22 sts and 27.5 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in stranded st st

22 sts and 29 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in st st

Note: Due to differences in knitter gauge, it is recommended that you swatch both st st and stranded st st; some knitters find that they need to go up a needle size when working stranded st st.