Hanks in the Hood was originally located in Rhododendron, OR. I drew my inspiration from her location near the Barlow Road and the lovely conifer forests that cover the landscape. The Barlow Road Mitts are named for the last portion of the Oregon trail. This winding road brought settlers over Mt Hood and into the Willamette Valley. The road still exists in places and visitors can hike in the wheel ruts left by pioneer wagons. The mitts are knit from a rich pine colored yarn, aptly named “I Love Living in the Woods.” A winding road complete with wheel ruts runs up the back of each hand.

Finished Measurments
Hand Circumference: 4.5 inches / 11.5cm (with tons of stretch)
Length: 9 inches / 23cm

Yarn
150 yards / 137m of sport weight yarn

Yarn provided by Hanks in the Hood
100% Falkland Wool Sport
328 yards per 100g
Colorway: I Love Living in the Woods

Other Materials
Set of 5 US size 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles (or circular needle if magic loop is preferred) or size needed to obtain gauge

Scrap yarn or stitch holders

Cable needle

Tapestry needle

Gauge
24 sts = 4 inches / 10cm in k2, p2 ribbing (unblocked and unstretched)