Reynard and Vixen Mittens

> Unfortunately, the company that > created the yarn used in this pattern > is closing this year. To find a > substitute look for a fingering weight > yarn with a similar fibre content and > yardage/100 grams and allows you to > achieve the gauge listed in the > pattern. These mittens are knit with an Eyelet Mock Cable ribbed cuff and a thumb gusset. The eyes and nose can be added with duplicate stitch. This pattern includes directions and charts for 3 sizes: [7 (8, 9) inches/17.5 (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. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:** Adult S (M, L) Hand circumference: 7 (8, 9) inches/17.5 (20, 22.5) cm Length, from top of the cuff: 7¼ (7½, 8¾) inches/18 (19, 22) cm **YARN USED in photo:** MC: The Fibre Co Amble fingering yarn, 70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 355 yds/100g, Blencathra (off white) CC: The Fibre Co Amble fingering yarn, 70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 355 yds/100g, Nutkin (reddish brown) Accent: Black Fingering weight yarn. **AMOUNT USED (Approx.):** MC: 154 (170, 230) yds/ 141 (155, 210) m CC: 84 (100, 124) yds/ 77 (91, 113) m Accent: 2 yds/ 2 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.