THESE CHARMING mittens by Outi Kater feature star motifs on the back of the hands, and a diamond lattice on the palms. They are knitted in the round using the stranded colourwork technique and three beautiful heather, purple and blue shades of Shetland wool. They have two rounds of braid, worked with three different shades, at the cuff. “The inside of the wrist hides a little surprise: the year 2020, knitted above the braiding,” Outi says.

SIZE
To fit palm circumference: 18-21cm (7-8in) Actual palm circumference: 19cm (7in) Total length: 25cm (10in)

YARN
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% wool; 115m/125yds per 25g ball)
1 x 25g ball of each:
A Shade 133 B Shade FC61 C Shade FC56

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 set 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs)
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Stitch markers

TENSION
32 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm over Chart patt using 3mm needles.
26 sts and 40 rounds to 10cm over st st using 3mm needles.