I designed these patterns for the Erika Knight yarn collection in 2012. Erika liked my Zig Zag hat and asked me if I would like to design a matching cowl and mittens to help promote the yarn. The pattern was first released in print in the US, UK and Europe.
The yarn is super smooshy and warm and lends itself well to the Zigzag pattern.
This 2022 update of the pattern also includes instructions to knit the mittens flat and seam them up at the end,

SIZE
To Fit Palm Circumference
18-22cm
7-81/2in
One Size: as this pattern is a variation on rib, it’s really stretchy widthwise. If you have small hands, the decreases can be made after row 34, and if you have larger hands, then repeat row 36 a further 2 times before making the decreases.

Actual Circumference
15.5cm
6in
(Note pattern is very stretchy!)

Length
21cm
8in

YARN
Erika Knight Vintage Wool (Worsted Weight, 100% new wool, 87m/95yds per 50g skein)
2 skeins of Mulberry (14)
For stockists contact: www.erikaknight.co.uk

NEEDLES
If working in the round
• A set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double pointed needles or a circular needle, 60cm long if using Magic Loop
• A set of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) double pointed needles or a circular needle, 60cm long if using Magic Loop
If working flat
• A pair of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) needles
• A pair of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) needles

NOTIONS
Stitch holder or safety pin
Stitch marker

TENSION
23 sts and 28 rounds to 10x10cm over pattern, using 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) needles.