The Divergence Mitts began with a skein of yarn that I bought from my friend, Vicki, the dyer behind Songbird Fibres. I adore birds, more so since my little yellow canary flew into my garage that cold winter of December 2014 hurt and cold, needing a place to stay. I named him Sunny, he recovered and has brought such joy to my life. When I found out that Vicki was dyeing yarn and finding color inspiration from birds, I knew I wanted to design something in her beautiful yarn! I chose to design a pair of fingerless mitts with an intuitive slip stitch cable panel that is off-set on each stockinette stitch mitt. I wanted something simple and enjoyable to make but not compete with the beautiful colors. I hope you love these mitts as much as I do!

Finished Measurements
Hand circumference: Small (Medium, Large)/6.75 (7.5, 8.25) inches (17 (19, 21) cm); intended to be worn with approx. 1” of negative ease.
Length: 8.5 inches (22 cm)

Materials
158 (174, 192) yds/145 (159, 176) m of worsted weight yarn
I used Songbird Yarn & Fibres Worsted (100% Superwash merino; 207 yards/115g); color: European Starling, 1 skein

US Size 4 3.5 mm double point needles or one long circular needle, or one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge
US Size 5 3.75 mm double point needles or one long circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tape measure or ruler
Yarn needle
Removable stitch marker to mark the beginning of round
4 Stitch markers (2 markers in one color to mark cable panel, 2 markers in a different color to mark thumb gusset)
Waste yarn

Gauge
22 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette St in the round, blocked, on larger needle size.