The Shire Mittens

> When I was a kid my parents bought a > recording of The Hobbit by J.R.R. > Tolkien, read by Nicol Williams. I > can’t count how many times I have > listened to that version. These > mittens are an homage to the comfort > and idyll of the shire. A warm hearth, > a well-worn stone path to the > welcoming front door, and flowers in > the garden. These mittens are knit with an optional ribbed cuff to fold into the mitten or to wear under the sleeve for extra warmth, followed by Latvian braid cuffs, and a thumb gusset. This pattern includes directions and charts for 3 sizes [7½ (8, 9) inches/19 (20, 22.5) cm circumference]. To determine your size, measure around your knuckles and choose the size that gives you a small amount of positive ease. Size: Mitten Sizing Adult S (M, L): Hand circumference: 7½ (8, 9) inches/19 (20, 22.5) cm Unfortunately, the company that created the yarn used in this pattern is no longer open. Try finding a yarn with similar yardage/100grams to substitute. Yarn: MC: Yarn Divas sock fingering yarn, 95% recycled cashmere/ 5% other, 200 m/50g, Forest Night, Frost (white) CC: Yarn Divas sock fingering yarn, 95% recycled cashmere/ 5% other, 200 m/50g, Evergreen (green) YARDAGE USED (Approx.): MC: 159 (207, 230) yds/ 145 (189, 210) m CC: 183 (242, 268) yds/ 167 (221, 245) m Needles: US1 (2.25mm) dpns or circular needles for preferred method of knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge Gauge: after blocking, over pattern, knit in the round: 40 st x 42 rounds = 4 inches (10cm) This pattern has been tech edited by Sigrun Jones and tested by volunteers.