These mittens, perfect for chilly winter months, feature colorwork motifs that are relatively simple yet engaging, for new and experienced knitters alike. Details include a cozy lined cuff, and a well-fitted thumb gusset.
The design was inspired by an early-morning viewing of our local Bald Mountain on my way to work. It is a very steep little mountain with open land around, and on that morning, the sun was just starting to peek up over the eastern horizon. There are many spruce and fir trees on the mountain and the frost glistened on the trees closest to the summit. The lower the elevation, the less frost—it was just like a gradient yarn!
 These mittens will help keep you cozy and warm while enjoying some peace and solitude in nature—even when it’s below freezing!

SIZES: Adult Average (Adult Large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 7.5, (8.25)
Length: 10.75, (11.5)
Fits: hands measuring up to 8, (9) inches in circumference
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn
GAUGE: 30 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/10cm (Average) and 27 sts and 30 rnds = 4”/10cm (Large) on gauge size needles (over blocked colorwork pattern).
NEEDLES:
US 2.5 3.0mm, (US 4 3.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Additional needle 1 size smaller than gauge needle
Choose needle types base on your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round: magic-loop on a 32-inch circular needle, a combination of a 16-inch circular needle and DPNs, or 2 24-inch circular needles.

YARN: Berocco Ultra Alpaca Light, (50% Alpaca, 50% Wool), or other DK weight wool/alpaca blend that knits to gauge.
Yards Required: Average (Large)
Winter White-- 115 (130)
Eggplant-- 45 (55)
Lavender Mix-- 45 (55)
Moonshadow--30(40)
Garnet Mix-- 30 (40)

NOTIONS: 2 stitch markers, a length of smooth yarn for a holder, tapestry needle

SKILLS USED: working in the round, decreases (k2tog, ssk), increases (M1), using a chart, 2-color colorwork, picking up stitches