Lord of the Rings Inspired Fair Isle Mittens Pattern

Embrace your inner hobbit with these whimsical mittens inspired by the world of Middle Earth. These mittens feature intricate fair isle patterns in white and blue, with different mini pictures from the Lord of the Rings saga on each hand.

Materials:

Yarn: Medium weight yarn in white and blue
US Needle Size: 4/UK Old: 8/Metric: 3.5mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge:

24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Pattern:

Cast on 40 stitches in white yarn.

Follow the fair isle charts below to create the different mini pictures from Lord of the Rings on each mitten:

Continue in pattern until piece measures 8 inches.

Shape thumb gusset as follows:

Row 1: K1, M1, k18, M1, k1, M1, k18, M1, k1

Row 2: Purl all stitches

Repeat these 2 rows until there are 11 thumb gusset stitches between the 2 markers.

Next row: K1, M1, k18, place 11 thumb gusset stitches on hold, cast on 2 stitches, k20

Continue working in the round until piece measures 9 inches from cast on edge.

Shape top as follows:

Round 1: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around

Round 2: Knit all stitches

Round 3: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around

Round 4: Knit all stitches

Continue decreasing in this manner until 8 stitches remain.

Break yarn, draw through remaining stitches, and weave in ends.

Finishing:

Repeat the same for the second mitten.

Seaming:

Using the mattress stitch, seam the sides of the mittens together.

Trim any excess yarn and weave in ends.

Your Lord of the Rings inspired fair isle mittens are now ready to keep you cozy on all your adventures in Middle Earth!