Schoodic Point mittens include a well-fitting gusset thumb and cozy lined cuff, bringing warmth and cheer to a snappin’ Maine day! The colors and patterns used in this design were inspired by the chaotic surf, whipping clouds and ubiquitous maritime sunburst lichen (Xanthoria parietina) of the Schoodic Peninsula. Part of Acadia National Park, it’s especially enjoyable to visit in the winter and early spring when few other people are about— it’s a great time to watch the seabirds and surf, fill up on fresh air, and wear your mittens!

SIZES: Adult Average and Adult Large

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Adult Average—7.5 inches in circumference, and 10 inches
from cuff to tip.
Adult Large—8.6 inches in circumference, and 10.8 inches from
cuff to tip.
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn.

GAUGE: measured over blocked colorwork.
Adult Average- 30 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/10cm
Adult Large- 26 sts and 30 rnds = 4”/10cm

NEEDLES: Choose needles based on your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round. I used the magic-loop method and a 32-inch circular needle, but DPNs or 2 24-inch circular needles are also options.
Adult Average—US 2 (3.0mm)
Adult Large—US 4 (3.5mm)

YARN: 100% wool sport-weight yarn. Sample was knit in Ysolda Lichen
Yards -- Average (Large)
Grey (Nimbus) --70 (80)
Mustard (Ochre)--75 (85)
Blue (Aegean)--100 (110)

NOTIONS: 2 stitch markers, a length of smooth yarn for a holder, tapestry needle

SKILLS USED: working in the round, decreases (k2tog, ssk), increases (m1), using a chart, 2-color colorwork, picking up stitches.