Carlotta pulls a stunning pair of fingerless mitts up her bare arms as we head out for a sunset hike along the windswept shore. Her skin glows in the organic orange light; I lace my fingers into hers, and I feel the soft wool stitches warming my palm, the heat racing up my arm and lighting a fire in parts that have long ago settled into a resigned state of hibernation. I shiver.

“You’re cold,” she says. Her shy voice offers a promise.

I smile. “Right. My father’s old beach house is just ahead. We’ll find shelter there.”

Evening Mitts

After making over 20 pairs of fingerless mitts in various patterns, I’ve worked up this “perfect” pair. With this design I can get the fit just right -- adjustable length, snug all the way up (and especially at the top where I hate having a windy gap). These beauties are just right for reading in bed, tapping out a novel on the laptop, or, ahem, walking on the beach.

Simply elegant. AND, they are a quick knit!

Enjoy.