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Looking for a lightweight version of the Partners In Colour Mitts?

Knitted in fingering-weight yarn with a single strand, these mitts are perfect for wearing outdoors in milder weather and can also be handy indoors—great for keeping your hands warm while working at the computer or around the house.

This version keeps all the features of the original: a unisex fit, bold colour blocking, sideways construction, short rows, and an invisible graft to finish.

The thumb gusset uses a refined variation of the Indian thumb, where the short-row shaping creates a mirrored line on the front and back—perfect for experimenting with colour.

Try a contrasting thumb for a striking accent, or keep things minimalist with a single shade. This version is especially great for sock yarn sets, yarn leftovers, or mini skeins.

What colours will be partners in your mitts?

PATTERN FEATURES

• unisex design
• colour blocking
• sideways knit
• short rows
• Indian thumb variation
• invisible graft

SIZES
Sizes S (M, L) to fit hand circumferences of

7-7.7 (7.7-8.3, 8.3-9) in
18-19.5 (19.5-21, 21-23) cm

Size S fits an average female hand, Size M fits a large female or medium male hand, and Size L fits a large male hand. Each size is easy to customize for a more personalized fit.

YARN
180 (200, 240) yds / 165 (180, 220) m) / 45 (50, 60) g of fingering yarn 400 yds (365m) / 100g

The shown samples were knit with Perfect High twist Sock (100% SW Merino), 400 yds (365m) / 100g, by Arlen Green Yarns.

Small
Yarn A (yellow-green) 120 yds (110m) / 30g, Colourway Grand Canal
Yarn B (plum) 40 yds (36m) / 10g, Colourway Black Iris
1 mitt weighs 20g

Large
Yarn A (teal) 144 yds (113m) / 36g, Colourway Ultimate Teal
Yarn B (plum) 48 yds (44m) / 12g, Colourway Black Iris
1 mitt weighs 24g

GAUGE
30 sts x 32 ridges (64 rows) in 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch

If you want to use a lighter fingering yarn, 438-460 yds (400-420 m) /100g, work at a tighter gauge and go for a larger size.

TOOLS AND NOTIONS

• US 0 / 2mm 32in/80cm circular needles
• US 0 /2 mm DPNs for thumb CO - optional
• blunt tapestry needle
• three removable stitch markers
• waste yarn

SKILL LEVEL
This is a quick project, worked entirely in garter stitch and suitable for knitters of all levels.

VIDEOS
All stages of making the mitt are demonstrated in time-stamped video tutorials. Please watch the videos before starting your project.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank my wonderful testers for helping me shape this pattern, improving its layout and readability. Their projects can be viewed here on Ravelry.

Special thanks to my editor Kseniia Mykulyna, ksenmi for her beautiful sample and overall support with this pattern.

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