This pattern was originally published as Yarntastic! Fiber Arts’ contribution to the 2016 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 3 – 6, 2016 in Portland, Oregon.

Each shop’s pattern(s) will be available free with purchase at that shop during the Rose City Yarn Crawl.

All patterns will also be available for download individually or as part of our 2016 eBook: Oregon Grows Great Things: 2016 Rose City Yarn Crawl Pattern Collection.

In the southeast corner of Oregon is a magical place where sage grouse dance and Steens Mountain rises above the wildflowers and the sagebrush. Capturing the natural wonders of Oregon’s high desert, the Desert Vistas Mitts start with chevron patterned mountains at the cuff, transition into branches of sagebrush, and finish with the fanlike tails of the male sage grouse. The knitting is interesting without being overly complicated and the finished mitts will be sure to delight.

Yarn:
1 Skein - Abstract Fibers Temptation, 70% Superwash Merino, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon, 434 yds/100gm, Colorway = Deschutes

Finished Measurements:
One Size - Fits Most Women’s Hands

Gauge:
34 sts = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
For best results knit the gauge swatch in the round.

Needles:
Set of 4 - US size 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Skill Level:
Intermediate