In Wisconsin one needs a wide variety of mittens… There are the walk-the-dog mittens, run-to-the-store mittens, raking-leaves mittens, shovel-two-feet-of-snow mittens. The First Snowfall Mittens are perfect for that in-between weather when autumn changes over to deep winter. Knit in wool yarn using the reinforced heel slip-stitch these mittens have texture and warmth!