Kanumbra

Autumn adventures are best with warm cosy hands … whether you are exploring the great outdoors, or rushing to catch the commuter train on a drizzly Monday morning, these mitts will keep your hands nice and toasty.

The beautiful stitch definition of this very special yarn is highlighted in the textured slip stitch and garter pattern, creating dense and warm mitts - perfect for keeping the chill at bay. Slipped stitch columns adorn the thumb and the centre of the palm to compliment the pattern on the back of the hand.

The mitts come in three sizes, making this the perfect pattern for kitting out the smallest and largest loves of your life this winter.

These mitts have been named after Kanumbra in Victoria, a place close to the Granite Haven Farm, where the wonderful flock of Gotland sheep that created this special yarn live.

Materials

Granite Haven Gotland (DK; 100% Gotland; 100m / 108yd per 50g skein)
Shade: Pearl Grey; 1 (1,2) x 50g skeins
Approx. yardage used:
60 (90, 140)m / 65 (98, 152)yd

You can buy this beautiful Australian Gotland yarn from Granite Haven - grown, processed and spun in Victoria, Australia. #lovelocalwool

3.5mm / US 4 needles suitable for working a small circumference in the rnd
3.75mm / US 5 needles suitable for working a small circumference in the rnd

3 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn (a smooth cotton of a similar weight is recommended)

Gauge

Always use the needle size that enables you to match the specified gauge.

20 sts and 44 rnds over 10cm / 4in of slipped stitch garter pattern worked in the rnd and blocked, using 3.75mm / US 5 needles

Size(s)

Child (Adult S/M, Adult M/L)
To fit palm circumference (measured at widest point): 16-18 (19-21, 22-24)cm / 6.5-7 (7.5-8, 8.75-9.5)in
Finished circumference (unstretched):
16 (20, 24)cm / 6.5 (8, 9.5)in
Length: 10.5 (17.5, 22)cm / 4.25 (7, 8.75)in
The length can easily be adjusted by knitting a longer cuff or hand section.

Pattern Notes

The mitts start with a German Twisted cast-on. The cuff is worked in 3x1 rib to create a snug fit.

The hand is worked in a slipped stitch and garter pattern that creates a dense, warm mitt.

The gusset is worked in garter stitch with mirrored increases and a feature slipped stitch column.

The hand is finished with a 3x1 rib to echo the cuff.

Tutorials for the Long Tail cast-on and Icelandic bind-off can be found on www.knitsharelove.com/