As the mornings turn chilly from autumn to winter, it can be hard to judge just how cold it really is when the sun is shining. That’s when these mittens come into their own.

One of the joys of this pattern is that you can knit it in so many different natural fibres – and there are plenty to choose from here at Purl &Jane. I’ve made a pair in Knoll Mohair Tweed using two colourful shades, and another in natural undyed shades from WYS, both of which turned out beautifully.

Cashmere also works wonderfully – it’s luxuriously soft, light as a feather and feels like a second skin while keeping your hands perfectly warm. Bluefaced Leicester DK (sometimes called the “British cashmere”) is another lovely option that shows off the simplicity of the design.

These mittens are simple and easy to knit, letting the yarn speak for itself – whichever fibre you choose.

CONSTRUCTION
Knitted flat from the bottom up in one piece with one side seam, leaving space for the thumb.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, purl, simple striping, cast off. Optional but recommended to create the feeling of joy when joining your pieces: mattress stitch.

YARN
One 25g ball each of cashmere premium
100% cashmere, 115m/164yds per 25g

SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
3.75mm and 4mm.

GAUGE (tension)
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch. I obtained this gauge with 4mm needles.
It is important to obtain gauge so do swatch and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To fit adult hand.

NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.