Pattern | Kiniki Knits | A Tent In The Woods Beanie + Mittens

I'm super happy to offer patterns from a talented local Queenstown knitwear designer, Kiniki Knits. 

This is a physical printed pattern. Kiniki Knits patterns will also be stocked at the Arrowtown Post Shop. 

A Tent in the Woods Beanie and Mittens are soft and cozy, knitted in an easier, modified half fisherman’s rib that gives a brioche-like texture without the complexity.

The pattern features a straight-line ‘fern’ cable panel down the center of the beanie and mittens, complementing the ridges of the half fisherman’s rib.

Written in one size (S/M to M/L), the stretchy ribbing accommodates a range of adult head sizes.

The design is named after the forest shelter ‘tent’ near my home, where I spend rainy days playing badminton with my kids — and sometimes even knitting.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

Intermediate

SIZING:

The patterns are written for adult females, with two sizes options provided for both the mittens.

Approximate head circumference 55 cm - 58cm (21.5-23 inches)

Approximate hand length (from wrist crease to middle finger tip):

• Size S = 17 cm (6 1/2 inches)
• Size M = 18 cm (7 inches)

YARN:

Choose a lofty DK (8 ply) yarn. A polwarth, merino, or mix of alpaca and merino works well.

Yarn suggestions:

• Broadway Yarns Merino Alpaca DK, 60% Superfine Merino 40% Alpaca, 133m per 50 grams.
• Rowan Alpaca Soft, 70% Wool, 30% Alpaca, 125m per 50 grams.
• Eden 8 Ply, 100% Polwarth Wool, 110m per 50 grams

The example in the images is worked in Skeinz Southlander DK, 100% NZ Wool.

APPROXIMATE YARDAGE:

• Size S: 340 m (155 yards)
• Size M/L: 355 m (170 yards)

NEEDLES:

• 3.75mm (US 4) and 4mm (US 6) needles.

GAUGE:

22 sts and 30 rows in stockinette (or 25 sts and 40 rows in the modified half fisherman’s rib).