These mittens come complete with a twisted cord to make sure the pair stays together.

Finished Size: Hand circumference sizes included up to 12 mos: Up to 3 mos (5.25″ 13.5 cm), Up to 6 mos (6″ 15 cm), Up to 12 mos (6.75″ 17 cm).
Yarn: Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort (20% organic cotton, 80% fine wool; 180 yd 165 m/2 oz): striped mittens, #6-UW unbleached white (MC) and #6-PL pink lilac, 1 skein. Mittens shown measures 5.25″ (13.5 cm).
Yarn Weight: DK weight (CYCA Light #3): about 85 (105, 145) yd (78 96, 133 m) for solid mittens; 50 (60, 85) yd (46 55, 78 m) MC and 35 (45, 60) yd (32 41, 55 m) CC for striped mittens; plus 4 yd (4 m) for twisted cord on largest size.
Needles: U.S. sizes 3 and 6 (3.25 and 4 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle.
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st on larger needles.
Originally Published: Natural Knits for Babies and Moms