Textured vertical stitching, lived-in colors of a sea-washed rocky coast under a canopy of fog. The Cliffs of Moher beckon. These casual, comfortable fingerless mitts, turned mittens, are ready to warm chilly fingers. A fun one-skein worsted weight knitting project using incredibly soft hand dyed merino wool yarn that is machine washable for ease of care. These darling mitts are sure to become a fall and winter wardrobe staple.

Skill level: advanced beginner/intermediate (grafting required)

Material List:
#4 worsted weight yarn, approximately 210 yards
US size 6 DPNs
US size 6 9”, 12”, or 32” (for magic loop method) circular needles OR use DPNs
Three stitch markers, one unique in color to note the end of round
Darning needle
2 buttons, approximately 1/2” in diameter
Crochet hook, size H/8 (optional)
Scrap yarn

Gauge: 26 stitches and 32 rows = 4” on US size 6 needles in pattern stitch