This design was originally part of a kit in collaboration with Crafty That Way in honour of the Year of the Rabbit.
When Kim showed me her beautiful colours and told me the theme of her kit, I knew I wanted a forest rabbit nestled in the undergrowth. And how could I resist adding a whimsical element, the rabbit nibbling on a dandelion.

These mittens are knit with a ribbed cuff to fold into the mitten or to wear under the sleeve for extra warmth, Latvian braid cuff, and an afterthought thumb. This pattern includes directions and charts for 3 sizes 7, 8 (9) inches/17.5 (20, 22.5) cm circumference. Fingering and US1 (2.25mm) needles are used but additional sizes can be achieved by using smaller or larger needles and lighter or heavier sock yarns.

Mitten Sizing Adult S (M, L):
Hand circumference: 7 (8, 9) inches/17.5 (20, 22.5) cm
Length, from end of the cuff and Latvian braid: 6¼ (7¾, 8¾) inches/15.5 (19.5, 22) cm
Total Length including Latvian Cuff: 8½ (10, 11) inches/ 21 (25, 27.5) cm

YARN USED in photo:
MC: Crafty That Way Crafty sock fingering yarn, 80% superwash merino wool/ 20% nylon, 420 yds/115g, Moonlit Sky
CC: Crafty That Way Crafty sock fingering yarn, 80% superwash merino wool/ 20% nylon, 420 yds/115g, Woodland Friends

YARDAGE USED (Approx.):
MC: 132 (172, 210) yds/ 121 (157, 192) m
CC: 152 (201, 244) yds/ 139 (184, 223) m

TOOLS:
US1/2.25mm dpns or circular needles for preferred method of knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch/Place Markers
Waste yarn for afterthought thumb
Tapestry Needle

This pattern has been tech edited ,by Sigrun Jones and tested by volunteers.