Bernie Sanders’ no nonsense mittens represented the wonders of wool at the 2021 Inauguration. This pattern features the colorwork motif from the front of these very meme-able mittens and a folded cuff for extra wrist warmth.

Sizes:
Child (Adult Small, Adult Large)

Hand Circumference:
Child 5-6”/13-15 cm
Adult Small 6.5-7.5”/16.5-19 cm
Adult Large 8-9”/20.5-23 cm

Yarn:
Worsted Weight
MC: 60 yd/55 m (75 yd/68 m, 95 yd/87 m)
CC1: 64 yd/59 m (80 yd/73 m, 100 yd/91 m)
CC2: 28 yd/27 m (35 yd/ 32 m, 44 yd/40 m)
CC3: 9 yd/8 m (12 yd/ 11 m, 15 yd/14 m)
Yarn in photos is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in Chestnut, Bittersweet Heather, Cloud, and Crane Heather

Needles:
US3 (3.25mm) DPNs or long circular for Magic Loop
US5 (3.75mm) DPNs or long circular for Magic Loop

Notions:
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Waste yarn

Gauge:
21 sts x 28 = 4” in Stranded Colorwork post blocking using larger needles

I’m offering this pattern for free because while I did the math to make it work out, I don’t feel it is my design since I’m copying an existing mitten! If you feel so inclined check out these causes Bernie Sanders has supported and maybe send a donation their way:

Whitman-Walker Health
Addison County Parent Child Center
Indigenous Environmental Network
Meals on Wheels