Free Pattern: Enchanted Forest Fauna Mittens

Free Pattern: Enchanted Forest Fauna Mittens

Step into a world of whimsy with these Enchanted Forest Fauna Mittens, featuring intricate woodland motifs and a lush, textured design. Perfect for adventurous spirits and nature lovers alike, these mittens will keep your hands warm and your imagination wild.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK weight, 100% wool in the following colors:
  • Moss Green
  • Bark Brown
  • Autumn Gold
• Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the moss green yarn, cast on 48 stitches. Distribute the stitches evenly across three double-pointed needles (16 stitches on each needle).
2. Join to Work in the Round: Carefully join the stitches to work in the round, ensuring that the stitches are not twisted. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
3. Ribbing: Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 2 inches. This will create a snug cuff for your mittens.
4. Switch to Stockinette Stitch: After completing the ribbing, switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and begin the woodland motif chart, alternating colors as indicated. Continue this until the mitten measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.
5. Begin Thumb Gusset: On the next round, knit 1 stitch, place a marker, make 1 stitch (m1), knit 1 stitch, make 1 stitch (m1), place another marker, and knit to the end of the round.
6. Knit Even: Knit 2 rounds without any increases.
7. Continue Gusset Increases: Repeat the gusset increase every 3rd round until there are 13 stitches between the markers. This will create the thumb gusset.
8. Transfer Gusset Stitches: Once you have the required stitches, transfer the gusset stitches to a holder or scrap yarn.
9. Knit the Hand: Continue knitting the hand of the mitten until it measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge.
10. Shape the Top: To shape the top of the mitten, work the following decreases:
    • Knit 2 together (k2tog), knit to the last 2 stitches, then slip slip knit (ssk).
    Repeat this decrease every round until only 8 stitches remain.
11. Finish Off: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Draw the tail through the remaining stitches and secure tightly.
12. Thumb: Transfer the gusset stitches back to your needles. Pick up 3 stitches from the hand where the thumb gusset was created. Knit in the round until the thumb measures 2 inches.
13. Shape Thumb Top: To shape the top of the thumb, knit 2 together (k2tog) around until only 4 stitches remain. Cut the yarn, draw through the remaining stitches, and secure.
14. Weave in Ends: Finally, weave in all loose ends to finish your Enchanted Forest Fauna Mittens.

Now you have your very own pair of Enchanted Forest Fauna Mittens! Enjoy the warmth and whimsy they bring to your winter adventures.