In the winter months I get really cold hands, especially when typing, knitting, or crocheting, so I am always on the lookout for things to keep my fingers and wrists warm. I find mitts less restrictive than gloves and I have quite a few pairs so that I can mix and match what I am wearing. I think mitts help keep aches and pains in my wrists at bay during the cold weather too, as they keep everything nice and toasty!

I wanted to design a pair of mitts with a simple ‘Scandi’ feel, looking at pine forests and snowy landscapes as the inspiration. The beaded tree is a little tricky to create, but I am so happy with the way it turned out after lots of sampling!

To begin with the mitts are made as a flat piece from the top down, with the edging and cuffs made in the round afterwards. You can choose to make them with the beaded tree or without.

MATERIALS

West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep DK
52% Falkland Wool, 48% Nylon
112m (122yds) per 50g ball

Safari Park (1196) 1 ball
Sea Horse (293) 1 ball
Fluffy Clouds (1063) 1 ball
Flower Fairy (1193) 1 ball

Debbie Abrahams Beads size 6
Brilliant White (901) or White (334) 108
Bronze (601) 6
Gold (31) 48
Holly (53) 120

EQUIPMENT
3.5mm, 4mm & 4.5mm crochet hooks
Fine needle and sewing thread
Large eye darning needle
Locking stitch markers