These are a fun pair of mittens in child and adult sizes using a stretchy rib stitch and a slightly unusual construction technique. They are worked flat, side to side. The pattern starts from the thumb to the wrist, then divides, and works the hand. It is a beginner friendly pattern, using the same simple stitch and technique as the Hill of Tara hat and neckwarmer.

Acknowledgments: This pattern set has been Tech Edited by Louise Plumridge, and the set has been tested by Sarah Hart, Winternightmare, and Helga76. I am grateful for the help from this wonderful team, any errors that remain are my own.

Environment and sustainability: The mittens were designed as part of a set, and an underlying problem I tried to solve with this set was the need for polyester pom-poms on hats which are not kind to our beautiful planet. By adding a puff to the top of the hat, there is no need for a Pom Pom. The cowl and mittens were then designed to match, and create a full set.
The sample items were all made in pure wool, which has best properties for warm outdoor wear. Locally sourced wool is also probably the most eco friendly choice. In drier areas, cotton and other plant based yarns also work well. It is up to you what yarn you use once the pattern is purchased. It will work up in any worsted weight yarn.