Blue Stores Mittens are named for the Hudson Valley New York hamlet where I live. The bold geometric design brings to mind a stark winter landscape. The zigzag of blue recalls flashes of winter color, in my case a flashing stream on my favorite winter walk. Blue Stores Mittens offer color play and a good entry into stranded work. The mittens include a ribbed cuff to protect from cold breezes and a gusseted thumb for maximum mobility. Knit in warm Istex Lett-Lopi, they can be lined with your choice of lace or fingering yarn.

Materials
Yarn: aran weight yarn ( I used Istex Lett Lopi)

Main color: approx 1 skein (large will need approx 5 gm/10 yds from second skein)
Contrast color 1: approx 1/2 skein
Contrast color 2: 4-5 yds

Needles: You will need needles for your preferred small circumference knitting method (dpn’s, magic loop, etc…) in the following size:

US 2 (4, 6) / 2.75 (3.5, 3) mm or size needed to obtain gauge
and US 1 (3, 5) / 2.25 (3.25, 3.75)

Gauge (after blocking)
26 (22, 20) stitches and 28 (22, 20) rows to 4” / 10 cm in pattern

Sizes
Adult small (medium, large)

Pattern updated 10/30/15 be sure you have Version 1.1