These mitts are a warm hug for your hands. Our Elmer Fingering yarn is the star of this simple colorwork pattern--it works up into a soft, sturdy stranded fabric where the woolen-spun wool really shines in tandem with a hint of cashmere halo. Make a pair to match your Diamond Cowl. We bet you’ll make a few pair to give to friends too!

SAMPLES SHOWN
Elmer Fingering (100 gram skeins) in MC in color Gray Is My Favorite Color, CC1 in color Cookie, CC2 in color Sweatshirt, and Elmer Tweed Fingering (100 grams) in AC in color Selvedge.

Elmer Fingering (50 gram skeins) in MC in color Waverly, CC1 in color Vintage, CC2 in color Plaid Is My Favorite Color, and AC in color Inside Scoop.

SIZES
One size. To fit a woman’s hand. See notes on pattern to customize fit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 9” circumference at the bottom, tapering to 6.25” circumference tat the top by 10.5” high.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.

Dimond Laine Elmer Fingering (80% merino, 20% cashmere; 205 yards per 50g or 410 yards per 100g) and/or Dimond Laine Elmer Tweed Fingering (70% merino, 30% cashmere; 200 yards per 50g or 400 yards per 100g): 4 skeins total, 1 each in 4 different colors.

OR

Fingering-weight yarn in the following amounts:
MC: 111 yards / 101 m
CC1: 37 yards / 34 m
CC2: 27 yards / 25 m
AC: 25 yards / 23 m.

NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.

Gauge Needle: US 2.5 (3mm) double-point needles, or your favorite format for small circumferences.

Larger Needle: US 3 (3.25mm) double-point needles, or your favorite format for small circumferences.

TOOLS
1 BOR marker; Darning needle.

GAUGE
28 sts and 36 rounds = 4” in Stockinette st using Gauge Needle, blocked.