Cottonmouth Mitts

Knitting is a delightful craft that offers various textures, ranging from lacy and fuzzy to drapey and plush. One texture you might not expect, however, is scaly. Introducing the Cottonmouth Mitts, a captivating pair of fingerless mitts designed to evoke the unique look and feel of the rugged-yet-lithe cottonmouth snake. These mitts employ deceptively simple stitch clusters, intricate cables, and charming garter ridges to beautifully mimic the appearance of the snake's back and belly scales. The Cottonmouth Mitts are knit flat from your arm to your fingers and then seamed along the outer edge, resulting in an easy yet visually striking knit that requires no snake charming skills!

Knitting Techniques

To create the Cottonmouth Mitts, you'll utilize a variety of essential knitting techniques, including knit, purl, and your choice of cast on and bind off techniques. You'll also become familiar with mattress stitch or seaming, picking up stitches, as well as working with cables and textured stitches, specifically the yo-p2-pyo technique.

Yarn Requirements

This pattern calls for 195 [215, 235] yards (178 [197, 215] meters) of fingering weight yarn. For the sample, Black Sheep Dyeworks Sock Weight Superwash Merino in Driftwood was used, providing both comfort and durability.

Knitting Needles

For optimal results, you'll need US size 2 (2.75 mm) straight or circular needles. Additionally, you can utilize US size 2 (2.75 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) if you prefer not to use the magic loop method.

This pattern has been thoroughly tech edited and test knit to ensure clarity and ease of use. You'll find both fully written and charted instructions included, making it suitable for knitters of varying skill levels. Whether you're a knitting beginner or an experienced crafter, the Cottonmouth Mitts offer a fun and engaging project that showcases your skills while producing a striking and functional accessory.