These fingerless mittens are cosily soft and will definitely keep you warm throughout the chilly season. Ideal for an advanced beginner / intermediate knitter this design uses simple knit & purl, a touch of slip stitch for effect and basic shaping for the thumbs.

Skill level
Advanced beginner upwards

Materials
2 x hanks Jeanette Sloan Chunky Baby Alpaca (100m per 100g or 109 yards per 3.5 oz) shown in sh Raspberry Twist
or
2 x hanks Eden Cottage Whitfell Chunky (100m per 100g or 109 yards per 3.5 oz) sh Tulip

Finished measurements
One sized to fit average sized adult ladies’ hand. Length from cast on edge 30 cm

Tension
16sts and 21 rows to 10 cm measured over stocking stitch

Needles
One pair 6.00 mm (US 10) needles

Also needed
Darning needles for sewing in ends