This pattern is also available as a printed version from baaramewe.co.uk.

David Bowie, wearer of some astounding colourwork knitwear in his time, was the inspiration for these ‘Ziggy Reloaded’ mitts. With your fingers free to play guitar you can be cosy but a little bit rockstar.

Knitted in the round using stranded colourwork. Two sizes, S/M and M/L to fit hand circumference 18-20cm (20-22cm)/7”-8” (8”-9”) with 0-2cm (0”-0.75”) positive ease at wrist, 4-6 cm (1.5”-2.25”) negative ease around hand. Length: 27.5 (30) cm/10.75” (11.75”) from top to bottom cuff.

You will need:

Two hanks of Dovestone DK, one hank each of MC (Coal) and CC (Filey).

4mm/US 6 dpns, a stitch marker and a small stitch holder or large safety pin.