Fawn Over These Mittens!

Fawn Over These Mittens! Knit Pattern by Bunnymuff

Project Overview

Fawn Over These Mittens! is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by bunnymuff (Mona Zillah) for creating a pair of lined mittens worked entirely in the round using stranded colorwork technique. This downloadable PDF pattern produces elegant mittens constructed from 100% pure Shetland wool, combining both outer and inner layers for warmth and durability.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a complete pair of lined mittens featuring stranded colorwork design. The mittens are worked from the bottom up in the round, with the outer mitten constructed first before the lining is picked up and worked from the inside of the completed outer layer. The construction method begins with an i-cord cast-on, providing a neat and finished edge.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Stranded colorwork – The primary decorative technique used throughout the mittens
• Working in the round – Mittens are constructed circularly for seamless construction
• I-cord cast-on – Used to begin the outer mitten with a professional finish
• Picking up stitches – The lining is created by picking up stitches from the inside of the completed outer mitten
• Lined construction – Two-layer mittens provide insulation and structure

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the mittens employ stranded colorwork stitches worked in stockinette stitch throughout. The pattern utilizes two colors in the main colorwork design, with the i-cord cast-on requiring basic knit stitches for its tubular construction.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for 4-ply weight yarn (fingering weight), specifically designed to work with premium British wool blends. Two yarn options are provided:

• Shetland 4ply by Gathered Sheep Yarns – 100% Pure Shetland Wool; 234 yards (213.97 meters) per 55 grams
• Hawkcombe Wood Collection 4ply by Gathered Sheep Yarns – Exmoor Blueface 50%, Devon BFL 30%, Devon Wensleydale 20%; 212 yards (194 meters) per 50 grams

Approximate yarn requirements for a pair of mittens vary by size:

• Main Color (Dark Arts) – 28 to 38 grams; 120 to 162 yards (109 to 148 meters) depending on size
• Contrast Color (Blue Haze) – 24 to 33 grams; 103 to 141 yards (94 to 129 meters) depending on size

The pattern accommodates multiple sizes and permits using the same weight yarn for both the outer mitten and lining, or optionally a slightly lighter weight yarn for the lining layer as demonstrated in the sample mittens.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills in circular knitting and colorwork techniques who are ready to tackle more complex construction methods such as stranded colorwork and two-layer lined garments.

Pattern Support

Pattern support and questions may be directed to mona8pi@gmail.com for assistance from designer Mona Zillah.