Cole Mountain Mittens

**Spend $25 or more in my Ravelry shop in one transaction and you will automatically receive 25% off your entire purchase!** These mittens have a tree bark textured back and smooth palms and thumbs. Knit them up in one color or use a second color for the garter cuff. A small optional hole can be included for the index finger so you don’t have to take your mittens off to use your phone. **Skills required** Working small circumferences in the round Long-tail cast-on Increasing Decreasing Picking up stitches Kitchener stitch OR 3-needle bind-off **Sizes** S/M – will fit hands between 6.5 and 7.5 inches around (measured above the thumb) M/L – will fit hands between 7.5 and 8.5 inches around **Materials** Approximately 140 yards of aran-weight yarn for the S/M (35 of cuff color and 105 of hand color); approximately 160 yards of aran-weight yarn for the M/L (40 of cuff color and 120 of hand color). US 8/5 mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge in your preferred configuration for working small circumferences US 7/4.5 mm needles or one size smaller than gauge needles in your preferred configuration for working small circumferences Stitch markers Tapestry needle for weaving in ends *Sample mittens were knit in Knit Picks Simply Wool Aran (100% eco wool) in Wallace and Winkle.* Chat thread for volume 2 of the Mountain Trails Collection is [here][1]. For sneak peeks, knitting tips, and special deals, subscribe to the FBK newsletter [here][2]! [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fogbound-knits/4221927/ [2]: http://eepurl.com/bAUlfb