When the tides ebb out, a whole new world is revealed. This intertidal zone is only exposed at certain times of the day, and careful exploration reveals a multitude of different organisms populating the area which are normally hidden beneath the waves. The extreme conditions of ebbing and flowing result in a completely unique biome that is home to crabs, mussels, star fish, and many other creatures.

The Low Tides mitts are your companion in these explorations, keeping your hands warm against the brisk winds of the shore on otherwise warm and sunny days. The lace pattern mimics the shifting waters, as well as the creatures who hide just underneath.

Sizes
There are four sizes in the pattern: 1 (18cm / 7.25” hand circumference), 2 (20cm / 8” hand circumference), 3 (22.5cm / 9” hand circumference), and 4 (25cm / 10” hand circumference).

Work the size closest to your measurement. If between sizes, size up. Find your size by measuring the circumference of your hand below your fingers (not including your thumb).

See the schematic in the images for all measurements.

Yarn and Yardage
This pattern uses a fingering weight yarn, and needs approximately 105 - 150 yards. I used a speckled yarn to purposefully mix with the lace pattern, to mimic the way creatures hide in sand and stone and peek out from them. If you prefer the lace pattern to be completely clear, I would recommend a tonal or solid yarn instead.

Notions
Knitting needles (DPNs or circulars), stitch markers, and a darning needle.

I highly recommend using stitch markers to denote the repeats of the lace pattern, so it’s easier to keep track of and fix any mistakes. That means you will need 2 (3, 3, 4) stitch markers, in addition to a unique BOR marker.

Techniques
This pattern is suitable for knitters who are familiar with working fingerless mitts in the round and peasant thumb construction. The lace chart uses basic knit decreases and yarn overs.