These lovely mittens are the perfect coffeeshop knit. The simple knit and purl patterning on the main part of the mitten is easily memorized and gives the mittens great texture. The patterning just above the cuff starts with a couple of rounds of seed stitch. The purl dots then spread out and are worked farther apart as they get closer to the top of the mitten, like steam evaporating into the air.

FINISHED SIZE
About 6 (6¾, 7¼, 8)“ (15 17, 18.5, 20.5 cm) hand circumference.
Project shown measures 7¼“ (18.5 cm).

YARN
Worsted weight (#4 medium).
Shown here: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% superfine alpaca, 50% Peruvian wool; 215 yd 197 m/3½ oz 100 g): 62189 barley, 1 skein.

NEEDLES
Size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm): double-pointed (dpn) or long circular (cir) for magic loop method (see Techniques).
Size U.S. 6 (4 mm): dpn or long cir for magic loop method.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (m); waste yarn or stitch holder; tapestry needle.

GAUGE
24 sts and 34 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Steamed 2 Chart patt on larger needle after blocking.

NOTE
-Mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up. Thumb stitches are placed on a holder and worked last, also in the round.