Our smart and stylish friends Ørnulf and Lena live in Norway. The last time we saw them, they took us for an afternoon walk near their home in Bergen, up one mountain, across another, and down a third. It was so much fun. Afterwards, over dinner, they showed us their collection of beautiful hand-knitted mittens for wearing on hikes in the winter, and I’ve had an idea for stranded colourwork mittens in the back of my mind ever since. These mittens are extra warm, with optional convertible tops to help you deal with technology without having to take anything off. The pattern includes three possibilities for the top: traditional, fingerless, and convertible.

Difficulty: Intermediate

One size. Finished measurements: 6” wrist circumference (unstretched); 8.25” hand circumference, 10.25” tall (height is adjustable).

Materials needed:

• Malabrigo Rios (pure Merino superwash, 210 yds/192m per 100g skein). One skein each of MC (shown in 211 Syrah Grapes) and CC (shown in 122 Niebla)
• 1 3.75mm 12” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (see note)
• 1 set of 4 – 3.75mm DPN
• 1 set of 4 – 3mm
• DPN Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn in a contrasting colour (smooth mercerized cotton works well)

Pattern is a PDF set up for printing (instructions and chart = 2 pages for printing convenience, with bonus landscape-oriented chart for viewing on a screen or tablet)