Woodland Dreamer

When September comes around, I start to dream about cool autumn days, hiking through the woods, or sitting around a campfire. These mitts are my tribute to those days, with options for full mittens or fingerless, depending on your preferences. Beginning with a scalloped cuff, these mitts use creative patterning, garter stitch, and ribbing. Show off the variegation in your favorite hand-dyed yarn, or highlight the beauty of a semi-solid. Knitting these mitts, I can almost smell the woods, feel the brisk autumn breezes, and hear the rustle of the leaves beneath my feet. Are you a Woodland Dreamer as well?

SIZES 
Adult XS (S, M, L, XL): finished hand circumference of 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8)” / 15 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5) cm; choose a size that is 0.75-1” / 2-2.5cm less than the circumference of the hand (measured around the widest part and excluding the thumb)

YARN 
Unwind Yarn Co. RENDEZVOUS SPORT SOCK 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 328 yards (300 meters) / 100 grams: 1 skein or approx. 300 yards / 275 meters sport weight yarn 
Sample shown in ‘Woodland Dawn’

NEEDLES 
US 1 (2.25mm) and US 2 (2.75mm), or as required to meet gauge: double-pointed needles or preferred needles for small circumference knitting

GAUGE 
28.5 stitches and 56 rounds = 4”/10cm in garter stitch on larger needles

28.5 stitches and 52 rounds = 4”/10cm in trellis stitch on larger needles

NOTIONS 
4 stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn or stitch holder

SKILL LEVEL 
Intermediate