Reynard and Vixen Mittens by Sarah L Kelly

Reynard and Vixen Mittens

Knitting
February 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
40 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in after blocking, knit in the round, over stranded colourwork
US 1 - 2.25 mm
238 - 354 yards (218 - 324 m)
Adult S, M, L
English
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Unfortunately, the company that created the yarn used in this pattern is closing this year. To find a substitute look for a fingering weight yarn with a similar fibre content and yardage/100 grams and allows you to achieve the gauge listed in the pattern.

These mittens are knit with an Eyelet Mock Cable ribbed cuff and a thumb gusset. The eyes and nose can be added with duplicate stitch. This pattern includes directions and charts for 3 sizes: 7 (8, 9) inches/17.5 (20, 22.5) cm circumference. To determine your size, measure around your knuckles and choose the size that gives you a small amount of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Adult S (M, L)
Hand circumference: 7 (8, 9) inches/17.5 (20, 22.5) cm
Length, from top of the cuff: 7¼ (7½, 8¾) inches/18 (19, 22) cm

YARN USED in photo:
MC: The Fibre Co Amble fingering yarn, 70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 355 yds/100g, Blencathra (off white)
CC: The Fibre Co Amble fingering yarn, 70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 355 yds/100g, Nutkin (reddish brown)
Accent: Black Fingering weight yarn.

AMOUNT USED (Approx.):
MC: 154 (170, 230) yds/ 141 (155, 210) m
CC: 84 (100, 124) yds/ 77 (91, 113) m
Accent: 2 yds/ 2 m

NEEDLES
US1 (2.25mm) dpns or circular needles for preferred method of knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE: after blocking, over pattern, knit in the round: 40 st x 42 rounds = 4 inches (10cm)

This pattern has been tech edited by Sigrun Jones and tested by volunteers.