Acorn Mittens by Tanis Gray

Acorn Mittens

Knitting
August 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stranded colorwork stockinette
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
330 yards (302 m)
Hand Circumference: 8½”/21 cm; Length: 10¾”/27 cm
English
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Perfect for when autumn arrives, these stranded colorwork mittens work up in a double-thick fabric with traditional thumb gusset shaping. Stylized oak trees sway around the cuffs and climb up the palm side while acorns fall gently to the ground on the outside. Keep your hands cozy as you search for a squirrel’s favorite treat, jump in the leaves, or sit by the fire pit with your tea this fall season.

Yarn
Miss Babs Kaweah 100% Superwash Merino wool; 280 yd/4 oz (255m/115g) skeins
1 skein in main color, shown in Beechwood; and 1 skein in contrasting color, shown in Volcanic Eruption

Or approximately 120 yards/110 meters of DK weight yarn in main color and 110 yards/101 meters of DK weight yarn in contrasting color.

Finished Measurements
Hand Circumference: 8½”/21 cm
Length: 10¾”/27 cm

Needles
Two US 2.5 3.0 mm circular needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 28 stitches and 32 rounds = 4”/10 cm square in stranded colorwork stockinette stitch.

Notions
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn (or stitch holders)