This pattern is very knitter-friendly, and will be great even for a beginner.

There are absolutely no long yarn floats.

The same symmetrical pattern knit on both sides of the mitten.

Two charts (for 56 and 60 stitches) available for a mitten body, and 4 charts - for the thumbs (24 and 26 stitches, different length).

You will also need my Braided Trim tutorial (available free).