Lady Eleanor Mittens are the second in my “Grand Mitten” collection, named for my three grandchildren born during, or just before, the pandemic. This design features a picot-edged hem, strongly contrasting cuff and geometric colorwork patterns on the hand and palm. As is my usual, the thumb has a gusset and is just to the palm side of the mitten, making for a comfortable fit. The mitten top is slightly rounded.

SIZES: 1 Size—Average Adult

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 8 inches
Length: 10.5 inches
Fits: hands measuring up to 8.5 inches in circumference
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn

GAUGE: 30 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/10cm on gauge size needles

NEEDLES:
US 2.5 (3.0mm)
Choose needle types base on your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round. Options include magic-loop on a 32-inch circular needle, DPNs, or 2 24-inch circular needles.

YARN: Sport or DK yarn that knits to gauge
110 yards each of a dark and light color, and 25 yards of another contrast color.

NOTIONS: 2 stitch markers, a length of smooth yarn for a holder, tapestry needle

SKILLS USED: working in the round, decreases (k2tog, ssk), increases (M1), using a chart, 2-color colorwork, picking up stitches, picot edging