The Phlox Flower Mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up with thumbs worked from live stitches after the mittens are complete. The stranded-colorwork pattern and hardy wool yarn make these mittens extra warm.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 6½ (7¾, 8¾)“ hand circumference and 7½ (8¾, 9¾)” long. Mittens shown measure 7¾“.

Yarn Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% virgin wool; 217 yd 198 m/1¾ oz 50 g): Cobalt (MC), Suede (dark gray; CC1), and Oatmeal (light gray; CC2), 1 skein each.

Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for thumb; tapestry needle.

Gauge 34 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in charted patt on larger needles.

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NOTES

• These mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up.

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