Strong, and powerful, the Queen of the underworld but also the bringer of Spring. You can be a Hell-raising infernal nymph but also enjoy the bright colours of the change from Winter.

Kidnapped by Hades to live in the Underworld, Persephone was the sweet daughter of the goddess Demeter. Associated with changing of seasons and rebirth, but also leading the dead between the mortal realm and the afterlife, Persephone is the queen of contrast. Use high-contrast colours in your yarn choices, to knit a jumper the goddess of Spring would be proud of.

Name of pattern: PERSEPHONE Mittens

Needles/hooks required: 2.5mm DPNs OR circulars big enough to do Magic Loop

Other notions or tools required: Stitch markers, scrap yarn or large safety pin for holding sleeve stitches, scissors

Yarn requirements: Fingering weight in your choice of fibers

Level of skill required: Beginner - must know how to do colorwork and read a chart.

Written, charted or abbreviated pattern: The pattern is currently mostly written, with the odd abbreviation, and the colorwork is presented as a chart.