These stranded colorwork mitts came about as a sudden inspiration to make something to keep my hands cozy while knitting (or trying too!) on my walks to work at my LYS, Starlight Knitting Society.

Naturally, I reached for two of the SOFTEST bulky yarns I could get at the shop and started to see how I could combine them to show them both off. They are so light and cozy, like little clouds for your hands!

The Thimbleberry Mitts knit up so quickly and with just a bit of a challenge to maintain the alternating 1x1 colorwork pattern. They will keep an intermediate knitter entertained with just the right amount of intricacy in exchange for the lovely effect.

Sizes: While the design is unisex the pattern is currently written for ONE SIZE, a finished hand circumference of 6.25” with 1” negative ease, i.e. an excellent fit on a hand with ~7.25” circumference.

Suggested Yarn: Woolfolks Fleck Bulky + Manos del Uruguays Franca are a perfect pair for this project. But you can use any soft, bulky yarn on hand that gives you the correct gauge. (The Mittens sample pictured in this pattern were worked up with The Fibre Co.’s Tundra held double and Spincycle’s Plump in Snowdrift and Bad Egg respectively)

Yardage: MITTS: MC: Approximately 45 yards CC: Approximately 30 yards MITTENS: MC: Approximately 54 yards CC: Approximately 38 yards

Suggested Needles: Size US 13, 9.00mm Circulars for Magic Loop or DPNs

Gauge: 12 stitches and 13 rows per 4”

Notions: 3 large stitch markers, large size tapestry needle, waste yarn, & scissors. (optional: large stitch holder)

Techniques to Know/Learn:

• Ribbing

• Knitting in the Round (small circumference)

• Stranded Colorwork

• Picking up Stitches

• Increasing + Decreasing Stitches

• Thumb Gusset Shaping

• (OPTIONAL): Magic Loop

• (OPTIONAL): 1x1 Tubular Cast-On