The Cranberry Spice Hat needed a companion piece, so I designed these mittens using the same stitch pattern. The delicate twisted cables from the hat are translated to the back of the mittens with the same ribbing flanking either side. A longer, ribbed cuff will keep the cold off your wrists. These mittens are graded to three sizes and feature a thumb gusset for a snug fit.

Sizes

1, 2, 3

Finished mitt circumference 7 (7.5, 8) inches /18 (19, 20.5) cm

Materials

Sport weight yarn, 247 (268, 288) yds / 226 (245, 263) m

Sample shown in Expression Fiber Arts Twisted Tweed Sport, 43% superwash merino wool, 42% merino wool, 15% Donegal, 384 yds (351 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)

Gauge

4” (10 cm) square = 29 stitches x 38 rows in stockinette

Needles

One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 2 (2.75 mm)

Tools

Three stitch markers
Two pieces of waste yarn for holding thumb stitches
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Skill Level

Intermediate. Techniques include knitting in the round, increases, decreases, cabling