Due North Mittens

Embrace the magic of winter and all it brings to knitters in the North with our captivating pattern, **Due North**. Perfectly designed for the chilly season, this pattern invites you to prepare for the next big snowstorm or immerse yourself in the serene beauty of winter landscapes while knitting in a vertical direction: **due north**. This charming project employs stranded knitting techniques, producing a tightly knitted fabric that measures 6 stitches to an inch on #3 (3.25mm) double-pointed needles.

**Due North** requires only 200-300 yards of yarn in three stunning colors, making it an ideal choice for women’s mittens. This small yet significant project offers intermediate knitters warmth and the joy of mental stimulation. The palm section features delightful vertical stripes, while the back of the hand showcases an intricate Turkish ram’s horn pattern, inspired by the renowned Anna Zilboorg’s book, **Simply Socks**. These mittens are consistently crafted using two colors per round, making them a fantastic opportunity to practice two-handed knitting techniques.

The sample mittens are skillfully knitted with three natural colors from **Green Mountain Green**, an eco-friendly yarn made from a luxurious blend of fine wool and mohair produced by Green Mountain Spinnery. This high-quality yarn not only enhances the beauty and warmth of your mittens but also aligns with environmentally conscious crafting practices. Get ready to enjoy the beauty of winter with your very own knitted mittens that radiate both style and sustainability!