Downton Abbey inspired Half-Day Off Mitts are simple and elegantly knitted. These knitted Half-Day Off Mitts protect the hands like gloves, yet allow fingers the ability to function. (Interweave)

Interweave SKU: EP9430

Finished Size: 6½ inches (16.5 cm) circumference and 7½ inches (19.0 cm) long for a woman’s medium hand; mitts are designed to be worn with negative ease to stretch the lace panel to best effect

Yarn: Tahki Cotton Classic Lite, 100% mercerized cotton yarn, DK weight, 146 yards (133.5 cm)/50 gram (1.75 oz) skein, 2 skeins of #4003 Linen

Needles: Kollage Square, set of 4 or 5, double pointed, size 1 (2.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Spare needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, stitch holders (optional)

Gauge: 30 sts and 40 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in St st (k every rnd); lace insertion measures about ¾ inch (2 cm)