Skog

Blacker Swan DK by Blacker Yarns (95% Merino wool, 5% Shetland wool; 50 g / 119 yd / 109 m)

2 skeins in Sand

OR

145 (155, 165, 175) yd / 130 (140, 150, 160) m in DK weight yarn

One set dpns in size US 5 [3.75 mm] or size to obtain gauge

1 (2, 3, 4)

7 (7.5, 8, 8.5)" [18 (19, 20.5, 21.5) cm] hand circumference and 9" [23 cm] long

Shown in size 1.

Suggested ease: Negative 0.5–0" [1.5–0 cm]

24 sts and 36 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in Reverse Stockinette stitch (Rev St st), after blocking.

22 sts and 40 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking.

15 sts and 64 rnds = 21⁄2" [6.5 cm] wide and 7" [18 cm] tall in Leaf Panel, after blocking.

Mitts are knit in the round with increases used to form the thumb gusset.

The Leaf Panel is worked on the back of the hand over a background of Reverse Stockinette stitch. The cuff, top edge, and thumb are worked in garter stitch.