A Tent in the Woods (Beanie + Mittens) Product Bundle

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).