These stranded colorwork mitts, worked in sport weight yarn, were Inspired by the beautiful British Columbia (BC) forests.
You can find the matching hat here:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beautiful-bc-hat

Finished measurements
7.5” (19cm) palm circumference; 8.25” (21cm) long. Measurements taken after blocking.

Yarn
Istex Plötulopi, 100% Unspun Icelandic Wool (single strand was used); 328yds (300m)/100g (or other sport weight yarn)

MC – 1038 Ivory Beige: 82yds (75m), 25g
CC – 1420 Marsh Heather: 30yds (27m), 9g

Istex Plötulopi, an unspun wool, is one of my favorite yarns to use as it is beautiful, light and warm. It is, however, more fragile than other yarns and it can break more easily.

To prevent breakage, I recommend handling the yarn gently and hand-winding the yarn from plates into loose balls prior to knitting.

If the yarn breaks, felt the yarn in your hands by overlapping the two ends and rubbing them together with a little bit of water. Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric when washing (soak in lukewarm water and lay flat to dry.)

Needles
A set of US 2.5/3mm and US 3/3.25mm double-pointed or circular needles (or sizes required to obtain gauge)

Gauge
28 sts and 31 rnds = 4” (10cm) in circular colorwork on larger needles (blocked)

Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch marker

Instructions
Charts and links to detailed video tutorials are included.

This pattern has been tech edited.

Special thanks to all of my amazing test knitters!