With the Cleveland winter fast approaching, I wanted a new pattern that was quick, colorful and snow-friendly, so I modified my popular fingerless glove pattern to create these women’s mittens. I kept the design simple, letting the self-striping yarn do all the work. This yarn comes in over a dozen beautiful colorways ranging from brilliant to subtle, so whatever your style, your mittens will be unique and lovely!

Difficulty level: Medium

Skills required:
Knit
Purl
Knit front and back increase
Basic decreases: k2tog and ssk
Knitting in the round on double-pointed needles

Supplies:
2 balls Lion Brand Amazing Yarn (53% wool, 47% acrylic; medium weight; 147 yd/135 m per ball, shown here in Aurora colorway)
Four US 5 double-pointed needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Ruler or tape measure
Stitch markers
Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Weaving needle

One size fits most adult women.