Perfect for keeping your hands warm as you gather pinecones and boughs, these whimsical mitts are a quick, satisfying project. They are written in three sizes, which means you can make a pair to fit anyone on your “nice list” this year. Wooden buttons add a bit of natural flair.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 6 ¼ (7 ¼, 8 ¼)“ circumference and 8 ½ (9, 9 ½)” long, including border.

Yarn Trendsetter Yarns New York (100% organic Merino; 180 yd 165 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): #016 Dark Olive Mélange, 1 hank.

Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm) and size 10/1.15 mm steel crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch marker (m); ¾“ diameter 20-hole buttons, 4; yarn needle.

Gauge 8 sc and 8 rows = 2” in body patt with larger hook, blocked.

For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online crochet glossary at https://www.interweave.com/go/IWCglossary

NOTES

• These mitts are worked in rounds from the top down without joining.

• Try on mitts after each major section to check length.

• When working in V-stitches, work in chain-space unless otherwise stated.

For more information, see: https://www.interweave.com/product/interweave-crochet-winter-2021-digital