Winterberry mittens

“…the winter is kind and leaves red berries on the boughs for hungry sparrows…” ― John Geddes, A Familiar Rain

This is a pattern for a pair of mittens worked from the bottom up and in the round, using the stranded colourwork technique. You may work them in 2 colours or with 3 colours (there are charts for both for left and right hands).

Size is determined by the needle size. You may also work an inner rib for a closer fit at the wrist. If you prefer to line these mittens, I suggest working at least 1 size larger than your size and then work the lining 1 size smaller than the outer mitten, either by picking up sts or working them separately and sewing later.

This pattern includes notes on how to work them as mitts.