With the Leo Mittens, function and finesse come together; the classic mitten is brought to life in a modern leo design, where the colorwork not only adds character but also an extra layer of warmth to protect your hands from cold and wind. The mittens are knitted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk mohair, making them soft, fluffy with a slight shine — perfect for keeping your hands warm all winter long.

The mittens are worked in the round from ribbing to tip. The pattern is worked according to the diagram. Waste yarn is used for making the thumb, and the shape of the mittens are created with decreases on each side of the mitten. The thumb is worked afterwards via a piece of waste yarn

SIZES

Sizes: S (M) L

Width (half round): 10 (10) 11 cm

Length (incl ribbing): 23 (24,5) 26 cm

Suggested needles: 4 ½ mm and 6 mm double pointed needles or circular needle (if you are using the magic loop technique) (80 cm).

Gauge: 16 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm on 6 mm needle.

It is recommended to do a swatch on double pointed needles or use magic loop technique for the most accurate result. Achieving the correct gauge is crucial for the mittens to have the measurements described

MATERIALS

Tilia from Filcolana (25 g, 210 m)
Peruvian from Filcolana (50 g, 100 m)

NOTE: Every color consists of 2 strands.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

Color 1: Tilia 25 (25) 25 grams + Peruvian 50 (50) 50 grams
Color 2: Tilia 25 (25) 25 grams + Peruvian 50 (50) 50 grams

Version 1:
Co. 1 (blue): 1 strand Peruvian colour 281 (Rime Frost) and 1 strand Tilia colour 340 (Ice Blue)
Co. 2 (brown): 1 strand Peruvian colour 975 (Dark Chocolate melange) and 1 strand Tilia colour 325 (Coffee)

Version 2:
Co. 1 (yellow): 1 strand Peruvian colour 196 (French Vanilla) and 1 strand Tilia colour 196 (French Vanilla)
Co. 2 (bordeaux): 1 strand Peruvian colour 382 (Dark Bordeaux) and 1 strand Tilia colour 382 (Dark Bordeaux)

The pattern allows for personalization, as there is enough yarn to swap the main and contrast colors, as well as the colors used for the thumb and the ribbing.