Mittens inspired by the “new” Maine Flag - it’s on everything else already, so why not!

This is my first published knitting pattern. It is free because it’s my first stab at writing a knitting pattern, and I did not have pattern testers. If you are so inclined, rather than paying for the pattern please consider donating to one of the following causes: ACLU; Maine Trans Net; Center for Reproductive Rights.

Sizes: S (L)

Small: 4 in / 10 cm wide at the widest part, 7.5 in / 19 cm tall (not including ribbing).
Large: 4.5 in / 11.5 cm wide at the widest part, 8.8 in / 22.4 cm tall (not including ribbing).

Yarn:
105 (128) yards MC (off-white), 65 (92) yards CC1 (green), 49 (54) yards CC2 (blue). Sport weight. (Including an added 10% for margin of error.)

I used Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport in Oyster Heather, Forest Heather, and Winter Night. Any sport-weight yarn should work as long as you get gauge. I recommend choosing a more rough or “toothy” yarn, to make colorwork easier.

Needles: 2.75 mm circular or double-pointed needles. If using circulars, choose a long enough circumference for magic loop.

Other supplies: tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holder

Gauge: 14 stitches and 15 rows per 2 inches (5 cm) blocked. To ensure an accurate measurement, knit and block a colorwork swatch in the round.

Techniques: stranded color work, ladder back jacquard (recommended), knitting in the round, picking up stitches.

This is my first published knitting pattern. I like to think I know what I’m doing, but please don’t hesitate to reach out for questions or clarification.