These mittens, perfect for chilly winter months, feature colorwork motifs that are relatively simple yet engaging, for new and experienced knitters alike. This pattern is written for one size, but can easily be adapted to smaller or larger sizes by adjusting the gauge with different yarn weights and/or needle sizes. There are also instructions for knitting fingerless mitts, great for autumn and spring, or when your hands need just a little extra warmth.

YARN
The mittens pictured in the top photo were made with sport weight Retrosaria Vovó , a non-superwash wool. With 50 grams each of Color 1 and Color 2. In the work in progress photo below that, I’m using FOLKCiTY Studio hand dyed rustic merino yarn (locally sourced and naturally dyed). You should have enough yarn to make one pair of mittens as well as one pair of fingerless mitts (not pictured) in the gauge specified.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
• set of 5 size US 3 double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge
• tapestry needle, large safety pin or waist yarn to hold thumb stitches, stitch markers

GAUGE and SIZE
27 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches of stranded colorwork.
This sample uses sport weight yarn, with finished mittens measuring 8 inches in circumference and 10.5 inches in length.

For larger or smaller mittens, simply adjust needle size or yarn weight. For example, children’s mittens could be made using a fingering weight yarn and smaller needles. To calculate finished measurements in a new gauge, divide the total mitten circumference (54 stitches) by your stitches per inch.