MATERIALS

• 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Nigh Aran, 100% cashmere. Each skein of this worsted/aran weight yarn is 100 yards/ 55 grams; approximately 80 (110, 130, 145, 165) total yards required. We used the colors Pink Pearl and Yew Green.
• A set of US 6 (4mm) double pointed needles OR US 6, 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop
• Stitch markers, including one unique
• Scrap yarn

NOTE: If you prefer hand warmers to mittens, the pattern includes instructions for them, too. The Hand Warmer version requires 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) or approximately 75 (100, 120, 135, 155) total yards.

GAUGE
18 stitches and 28 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZES
Kid (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult X-Large)

• Finished Circumference At Wrist: 5¼ (5¾, 6¼, 7, 7½) inches
• Finished Circumference At Palm: 6¼ (7, 7½, 8, 8½) inches
• Finished Length From Cuff To Tip: 8½ (10, 10¾, 11½, 12¼) inches with rolled edge, instructions to modify

Samples: The Pink Pearl mittens are the Kid size and the Yew Green mittens are the Adult Medium size.

Pattern based on the Essential Mittens designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton, and updated and written for Nigh Aran by Purl Soho designer, Gaby Bush.