The release of Nintendo’s Animal Crossings: New Horizons was a momentous occasion in my house, and it was perfectly timed in that it happened right as the world began to shut down due to a global pandemic. New Horizons offered a much-needed escape from a “real life” that was growing increasingly uncertain.

While there are many joys to be discovered throughout the game, I found instant #knitspiration in a pair of socks available at the start of the game: Cheerful yellow and orange, with the iconic Animal Crossing leaf motif repeated around the cuff. I knew I had to replicate the pattern, and so I’m very happy to share these New Horizons fingerless mitts.

In an attempt to be size-inclusive, there is a Small and Medium version of each colourwork chart.

This is a fantastic stashbusting project! I purchased one ball of each colour used and was able to make two pairs of gloves – a S and a M – with yarn leftover.

SIZES

Small: approx. 6.5”/16.5cm circumference, 8”/20cm long
Medium: approx. 7.5”/19cm circumference, 9”/23cm long
with recommendations for further sizing up

MATERIALS, ETC.

Yarn: BC Garn Bio Balance 
(55% wool/45% cotton blend, 225m/50g), in Curry (A), Taupe (B), and Orange (C) - less than 1 ball of each

Needles: US size 3 / 3.25mm DPNs

Gauge: 16.5 sts and 22 rows = 2”/5 cm 
worked flat in stockinette

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holder or scrap yarn, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

TECHNIQUES USED
Links to how-to videos for each technique used have been included in the pattern

Stranded colourwork
M1R/M1L increases
Locking floats
1 x 1 twisted rib