Lupins fill the roadsides throughout the Canadian Maritimes, brightening the landscape with spikes of purple, pink and blue. These mittens were inspired by William Morris, Art Nouveau, and my mother’s favourite flowers in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.

Materials:
Set of 5 DPNs, size 2.25 mm (small) or 2.5 mm (large)
~ 150-200 yds of Main Colour (fingering weight)
~ 150-200 yds of Contrast Colour (fingering weight)
Tapestry needle; 2 scrap pieces of yarn for thumb.

Small:
Gauge: 11 sts and 11 rows = ~1” across palm
Final measurements: 3 ½” across by 9 ½” long

Large:
Gauge: 9 sts and 9 rows = ~1” across palm
Final measurements: 4” across by 11” long