The cellular patterning and deep, dark honey color of these mittens remind me of a beehive. These are a simple knit with peasant thumbs and a bold graphic stitch pattern that is easy to memorize. A contrasting color outline sharply defines the mitten edge. These mittens will look great in two semisolids or a semisolid and a striped yarn.

Needles
The pattern is sized by gauge; use the needle size needed to obtain correct gauge. I’ve suggested needle sizes for each garment size:
• Small: US 3 (3.25 mm)
• Medium: US 4 (3.5 mm)
• Large: US 5 (3.75 mm)

Gauge
27 (25, 23) stitches and 32 (30, 28) rounds = 4” × 4” in colorwork pattern, after blocking