Iditarod. Iknitarod? Imittarod!
I am making the pattern available for download for free, here, throughout the the Iditarod 2021 Sled Dog Race, for the #UglyDogs fans of Team BraverMountain, Sled Dog aficionados, and other dog lovers, and general good sorts.
If you made the mittens and have enjoyed the project, consider making a donation to Skiku, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster the health and recreational benefits of Alaska through sustainable programs providing cross-country skiing instruction to the children and communities of urban and rural Alaska.
The program has strong support from village leaders and school officials who recognize that the program imparts a practical skill and equips children with the means to participate in a sport that has life-changing potential.
Please visit Skiku.com to make a monetary donation and/or make a pair of mittens to donate to someone in need of warm hands. Please mail your knitwear donations to Skiku, P.O. Box 231408, Anchorage, AK 99523.
If you prefer, you can purchase the pattern from my Payhip store, or Ravelry for $7.50.
Sprint (photo below) uses only the fundamental knitting skills: casting on, knit and purl, binding off. It’s ideal for newer knitters, or those seeking a relaxing project that doesn’t require too much attention.
Long Run (to the left) requires experience working small circumferences in the round with traditional or flexible DPNs, Magic Loop or Two Circulars; increasing, decreasing. It takes a little bit more focus, but the benefit is a more traditional mitten fit. There are instructions for fingering weight and worsted weight yarn.
If you’re making the mittens to give away, I recommend making the middle size of the Sprint design – they fit pretty much everyone.
