Buy the Afterglow mitts and Afterglow hat together for a discounted price of £5.00. Discount applied at checkout.

These fingerless mitts/wristwarmers are inspired by the colours and movement of the northern lights (aurora borealis) and were made to match the Afterglow Hat. They use small amounts of 4 colours as well as two balls of the main background colours. They are fantastic for using different bits of colours left over from other larger projects and for experimenting with different colour blending. The pattern is fully edited and contains a combination of easy to read charts and written instructions. The cuff involves a mock ribbing (no stitches need to leave the needles!) and the thumb is worked using an ‘afterthought’ technique which is explained fully in the pattern instructions.

Yarn
Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (2ply equivalent to a 4ply/fingering weight); 105m/25g ball. 1 ball of yarns A and B are required, with only small amounts of the other colours needed.

Yarn A: Havana
Yarn B: Jupiter
Yarn C: Spice
Yarn D: Eucalyptus
Yarn E: Willow
Yarn F: Granite

Gauge
34sts and 34 rows to 10cm / 4in over colourwork pattern using 3.0mm needles, after blocking. Please check your tension carefully and adjust your needle size accordingly.

Size
One size, to fit an average adult hand of 19.5cm / 7.75in circumference above thumb. Measures 18cm / 7in cuff to top and 20cm / 8in circumference.

Needles and notions
3.00mm DPNs or other needles appropriate for working in the round
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Stitch markers