Octopus Point

Are you captivated by the fun and whimsical design of the Octopus Slippers and thought, “What if I wanted adorable octopuses on my hands instead?” Look no further! The Octopus Point mittens are the perfect knitting project for you. Inspired by a stunning headland near my home on Vancouver Island, these delightful mittens feature eye-catching stranded colourwork that showcases charming octopuses. Made with soft and cozy fingering weight yarn, this pattern includes detailed instructions for four sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone. Each size comes with a slightly different chart, allowing you to further personalize the mittens by adjusting the gauge to suit your preference.

To embark on your journey to knit the Octopus Point mittens, you should have experience with 2-colour stranded colourwork in the round and feel comfortable working from charts. The unique design will not only keep your hands warm during chilly weather but also showcase your artistic flair and knitting skills.

Yarn Requirements:

For this project, you will need Drops Flora (65% wool, 35% alpaca; 230 yds/210 m per 1.79 oz/50 g). For the main colour (MC), you will require 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s) (as shown in shade 05), while for the contrast colour (CC), you will need 1 skein (as shown in shade 27), or a total of 160 (200, 245, 280) yds/145 (180, 225, 255) m of MC and 115 (145, 175, 205) yds/105 (131, 160, 185) m of CC.

Gauge Information:

Achieve an accurate gauge of 36.5 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stranded colourwork using larger needles. Be sure to knit in the round and block your work to ensure the perfect fit and optimal appearance of your finished mittens.

Create your own pair of Octopus Point mittens and enjoy the whimsical touch of these delightful octopuses. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself, this fun knitting pattern not only keeps your hands toasty but will surely inspire compliments wherever you go!