The patterns used in the West at Heart Mittens and the accompanying Hat are derived from traditional stranded work motifs. My maternal grandmother was raised in the Willamette Valley in Oregon and there’s a part of me that has a great affinity for the American West. You might say that I am very much “west at heart.”

West at Heart Mittens

$7.00

Finished size: 8 in. (20.32 cm) from wrist to tip, 4 in. (10.16 cm) wide. (Note: Use larger needles for larger size.)

Gauge – unblocked: 15 sts/8 rnds = 2 in. (5.1 cm)

Materials: Yarn - Wyoming Series Cody – Mountain MerinoTM Sport, 2-ply, 200yd/50, 1 skein of each color of chosen color combination: Color A/B – Sorrel/Sky (Fern/Pansy, Geranium/Sunflower, Natural/Pinecone).

Needles - US 3 (3.25 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) needles for preferred method of working small circumferences (i.e. 2 circulars, Magic Loop, or double pointed needles).

Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, Small Scissors.

Note: It is possible to make both the West at Heart Hat and Mittens from 2 skeins of yarn (1 of each color) if the finished size indicated is appropriate for your needs, and you are very frugal with the yarn.

Stranded Colorwork Knitting by Varian Brandon

BRANDON KNITTING DESIGNS

West at Heart Mittens

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