Take a trip to the watery depths with nautiluses in the waves. These small mitts will have a big impact with mesmerizing underwater colorwork motifs.

This pattern is from the book, KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary and is only available in the book. The book includes an explanation of how the pattern was designed and a blank gusset chart to empower you to design your own mitts using motifs from the book.

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Finished Measurements
Hand circumference:
7 (8.25)“/
18 (21) cm

Yarn
Fingering- or sport-weight yarn in 2 colors.

Main Color (MC):
150 (176) yd/
137 (161) m

Contrast Color (CC):
68 (80) yd/
62 (73) m

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Spincycle Yarns Nocturne (100% Merino wool; 200 yd 183 m): Main Color: Nightwatch, 1 skein.

Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (100% superwash American wool; 200 yd 183 m): Contrast Color: Pick Your Poison, 1 skein.

Blocked Gauge
Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking.

34 stitches and 40 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in colorwork stitch pattern using larger needle.

Needles & Notions
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Ribbing and one-color Stockinette stitch: U.S. size 2 (2.75 mm) set of double-pointed needles, or preferred small-circumference needle such as a long circular needle for Magic Loop method.

Colorwork: U.S. size 4 (3.5 mm) set of double-pointed needles, or preferred small-circumference needle.

Markers (m), tapestry needle, and waste yarn

Skills
I consider this an intermediate level pattern. Techniques used include working colourwork from charted instructions, and shaping in colourwork.