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Leaf in the Wind Mittens

The Leaf in the Wind Mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up, in three colors of fingering weight yarn. These modern mittens feature a geometric design inspired by the art of painter Agnes Martin and are named after her 1963 abstract painting Leaf in the Wind.

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Sizes: S/M and L

Finished (Blocked) Measurements:
—Hand circumference: Size S/M 8.5 inches/22 cm; Size L 9.5 inches/24 cm
—Length: Size S/M 9.25 inches/23.5 cm; Size L 10.5 inches/26.5 cm from cast-on to bind-off

Approximate Yardage:
—Color A: 140 (155) yards/128 (142) m fingering weight yarn
—Color B: 160 (175) yards/147 (161) m fingering weight yarn
—Color C: 140 (155) yards/128 (142) m fingering weight yarn

The size S/M sample was knit with Cascade 220 fingering 100% Peruvian Highland wool; 273 yd/250 m per 50 gr skein, one skein each of #9591 Buff (Color A), #9593 Ginseng (Color B), and #9602 Soft Sage (Color C).

When choosing colors, choose three distinct tones—one light (Color A), one medium (Color C), and one dark (Color B).

Notions:
—US #1 1/2 (2.50 mm) double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle, small amount of waste yarn

Gauge: 30 sts/36 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

The colorwork patterns are presented in chart form. 

Leaf in the Wind Mittens

The Leaf in the Wind Mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up, in three colors of fingering weight yarn. These modern mittens feature a geometric design inspired by the art of painter Agnes Martin and are named after her 1963 abstract painting Leaf in the Wind.

BUY NOW

Sizes: S/M and L

Finished (Blocked) Measurements:
—Hand circumference: Size S/M 8.5 inches/22 cm; Size L 9.5 inches/24 cm
—Length: Size S/M 9.25 inches/23.5 cm; Size L 10.5 inches/26.5 cm from cast-on to bind-off

Approximate Yardage:
—Color A: 140 (155) yards/128 (142) m fingering weight yarn
—Color B: 160 (175) yards/147 (161) m fingering weight yarn
—Color C: 140 (155) yards/128 (142) m fingering weight yarn

The size S/M sample was knit with Cascade 220 fingering 100% Peruvian Highland wool; 273 yd/250 m per 50 gr skein, one skein each of #9591 Buff (Color A), #9593 Ginseng (Color B), and #9602 Soft Sage (Color C).

When choosing colors, choose three distinct tones—one light (Color A), one medium (Color C), and one dark (Color B).

Notions:
—US #1 1/2 (2.50 mm) double-pointed needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle, small amount of waste yarn

Gauge: 30 sts/36 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

The colorwork patterns are presented in chart form. 

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