Speckled Mitts begins with a tubular cast on and 1x1 ribbing. Then an easy fair isle pattern takes over for the body while gradual increases on one side form a thumb gusset. After binding off the extra thumb stitches the fair isle pattern is continued for a few rows before completing the mitts with a snug icord bind off. This pattern has both written and charted instructions for two sizes, Adult Small and Large.

Coming in at just barely 80 yards for a large pair and even less for a small pair, these mitts are a great way to get rid of some leftover worsted/aran/bulky weight yarn. Have a lot of scraps? Try changing your contrast color every two rows for some really crazy gloves! The stranded colorwork multiplies the warmth of these mitts which makes them a great winter accessory.

Dimensions:

Size S: 3 in / 7.6 cm wide at palm (unstretched), 5.75 in / 14.6 cm tall
Size L: 3.5 in / 8.9 cm wide at palm (unstretched) , 6.5 in / 16.5 cm tall

Yarn: Worsted/Aran/Bulky

Yardage:

MC: 70 yds / 64 m, CC: 10 yds / 9 m
Yardage only given for size large. Size small will use slightly less yarn.

I used:

MC: Zealana - Luxuria Air Chunky (40% cashmere, 40% possum, 20% silk; 160 yds/146 meters per 50g skein) in L-01 Natural colorway

CC: Zealana - Luxuria Air Chunky (40% cashmere, 40% possum, 20% silk; 160 yds/146 meters per 50g skein) in L-05 Deep Navy colorway