These mitts were inspired by the beautiful mauve and pink flowers of ling heather that can be found growing in my favourite wild landscapes in Northumberland.

These mitts are a quick knit- using only small amounts of 5 different 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 test knitted and contains a combination of easy to read charts and written instructions. The construction includes an ‘afterthought thumb’- the construction is explained thoroughly in the pattern.

Yarn
Uradale Jumper Weight; 173m/50g, approximately 173m / 189 yards.
Yarn A: Moss Heath
Yarn B: Moorit
Yarn C: Beremeal
Yarn D: Ling Heath
Yarn E: Sea Pink

Gauge
35 sts and 35 rows to 10cm / 4in over colourwork pattern using 3.0mm needles, after blocking

Sizing
One size, to fit an average adult hand of 19.5cm / 7.75in circumference above thumb.

Needles and notions
2.5mm DPNs
3.0mm DPNs
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Stitch markers