The roofs of Reykjavik are wildly colorful, and they seem to counteract the gloom of winter. I’ve always considered it a personal imperative to wear bright colors in the greyest time of the year. I find that it lifts my spirits and, counterintuitively, some shades appear even more vivid in the diffuse light of winter. These mitts are an homage to those roofs, and to wearing color when there is non in the world. Full of intriguing yarn textures, these make a manageable first foray into stranded colorwork.

Finished Measurements
10” / 25cm circumference, 12” / 30cm long

Yarn
Worsted weight

Yardage
MC - 208yds / 190m
CC1 - 122yds / 112m
CC2 - 61yds / 56m
CC3 - 61yds / 56m

Shown in
MC - Schulana Donegal Tweed, Color # 01 Natural
CC1 - Schulana Angora Fashion, Color #33 Olive
CC2 - Schulana Angora Fashion, Color #09 Cherry Red
CC3 - Schulana Angora Fashion, Color #32 Teal

Needles
Set of 4 or 5 US 7 / 4.5mm DPNs

Notions
stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge
18 sts & 24 rows = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette
Stitch using MC

Note
CC yarns are held doubled throughout.

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