Hive Five Mittens by Jen Lucas

Hive Five Mittens

Knitting
February 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch after wet blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
225 yards (206 m)
Small (Medium, Large), 6 (7, 8)” hand circumference x 9” long
English

These sport-weight mittens are the perfect accessory to get you through the last bit of winter. A simple honeycomb pattern is worked at the cuff, with the remainder of the mitten being worked in quick-and-easy Stockinette stitch. You can whip them up fast and be ready for those last few cold days before spring is upon us!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

Fine weight yarnYarn: Louet Gems (100% Merino Wool; 225 yards 206 meters/100 grams): Buttercup (1 skein)

Needles: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) DPNs

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (2), waste yarn or stitch holder, cable needle

Special Stitches: Honeycomb Stitch Pattern

Pattern Notes ~ Mittens are identical. You will work the pattern twice to make your pair of mittens. Work Stitch Pattern from chart or written instructions.