Wrist Warmers and Mittens in Hayfield Aran with Wool 100g - 7125 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Aran with Wool 7125 – Mittens and Wrist Warmers Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield offers four distinct accessories designs suitable for a wide range of ages and sizes, from 4–6 years through to adult. The collection includes two styles of mittens and two styles of wrist warmers, each worked in Hayfield Aran with Wool yarn, making this an excellent all-in-one pattern pack for knitters looking to create practical, beautifully textured hand accessories. Each design requires just one 100g ball of yarn across all sizes, making the projects both economical and beginner-to-intermediate friendly.

Design 1: Irish Moss Stitch Mittens

The first design in the collection is a pair of full mittens worked in the classic Irish Moss stitch, a wonderfully tactile and visually appealing stitch pattern that creates a dense, cushioned fabric ideal for warmth. Irish Moss stitch is a variation of seed stitch, alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence across rows to produce a richly textured, reversible fabric with excellent elasticity.

• Technique: Flat or in-the-round mitten construction with thumb gusset shaping
• Key Stitch: Irish Moss stitch throughout
• Width around hand: Approximately 16 cm (6¼ in) for ages 4–6 up to 22 cm (8¾ in) for adults
• Yarn: Hayfield Aran with Wool shade 741, one 100g ball

Design 2: Cabled Mittens

The second design features full mittens incorporating cable knitting, one of the most iconic and enduring techniques in Aran-style knitwear. Cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, producing rope-like or plaited motifs that stand out in beautiful relief against a background fabric. These mittens bring a traditional Aran aesthetic to a functional accessory.

• Technique: Cable knitting with thumb gusset shaping
• Key Stitches: Cable panels, likely combined with reverse stocking stitch or moss stitch background
• Width around hand: Approximately 16 cm (6¼ in) for ages 4–6 up to 19 cm (7½ in) for adults
• Yarn: Hayfield Aran with Wool shade 739, one 100g ball

Design 3: Cabled Wrist Warmers

The third design adapts the cable aesthetic into a pair of fingerless wrist warmers, making them a versatile choice for everyday wear where dexterity is needed. Wrist warmers are knitted as a tube with a thumb opening, covering the wrist and lower hand while leaving the fingers free. The cable detailing gives these wrist warmers a stylish, heritage-inspired look that pairs beautifully with the Aran yarn weight.

• Technique: Cable knitting, tubular construction with thumb hole
• Key Stitches: Cable panels with complementary background stitches
• Width around hand: Approximately 16 cm (6¼ in) for ages 4–6 up to 19 cm (7½ in) for adults
• Yarn: Hayfield Aran with Wool shade 871, one 100g ball

Design 4: Diagonal Pattern Wrist Warmers

The fourth and final design in this collection is a pair of wrist warmers worked in a diagonal stitch pattern, creating a dynamic, angled texture that adds visual interest and a contemporary feel. Diagonal stitch patterns are achieved by shifting the position of knit and purl stitches across successive rows, producing a slanted, geometric effect that is both eye-catching and satisfying to knit. This design also includes length measurements, making it the most versatile in terms of coverage.

• Technique: Diagonal stitch construction, fingerless wrist warmer shaping