Spiral Mittens

Spiral Mittens are fashioned with an allover geometric pattern, a fitted cuff, and gusseted thumb. They are snug and cozy, ensuring comfort and warmth. Instructions are given for a rounded closure at the tips of the fingers (pictured), a more traditional mitten top, as well as an option for fingerless mittens.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate. Pattern uses i-cord cast on, increases, decreases, working from charts, knitting in the round, grafting, and stranded knitting.

Materials NeededYarn: Approximately 276 {322, 382} yards in fingering weight yarn in two colors: for Main Color 120 {140, 156} yards; for Contrasting Color 156 {182, 226} yards. Yarn used in mittens pictured: • Knit Picks Palette (Fingering, 100% wool, 231 yards per skein) o For Main Color: 1 skein (Pennyroyal colorway) o For Contrasting Color: 1 skein (Garnet Heather colorway)

Needles: Size to achieve proper gauge. • For small, set of 2.25mm (US 1) double pointed needles (DPNs)