Inspired by indigenous wisdom, these mittens honor the spirit of the bear found in cultures worldwide. Embrace warmth and connection with nature. Experience a harmonious journey through winter’s embrace.

• Size: Women’s medium/large (decrease needle size for smaller size)
• Yarn: Double knitting yarn in two contrasting colours.
• Needles: US Size 2.5 and 1.5 (UK 3mm and 2.5mm)
• Gauge: 29 stitches x 31 rounds = 10cm/4” (3 mm needles or US 2.5) over colourwork pattern in the round
• Notions: Waste yarn, duplicate stitch yarn, stitch marker (optional), darning needle
• Finished measurements: 11 inch x 4 inch

This pattern includes a technique sheet which offers extra help with skills for new mitten beginners. After making these mittens you will have a new set of skills under your belt for future mitten making!

You will learn:

• Afterthough thumb construction
• Duplicate stitching
• Wet blocking
• Joining in the round using DPNs
• Two-color stranding