Battle Mitts

Maybe it’s the steel grey colour. Or maybe it’s the sturdy, no-nonsense texture of the twisted stitches against the garter stitch background.

Either way, I think of these mitts as my autumn/winter battle armour - Raynaud’s syndrome begone!

MATERIALS NEEDED

Needles: 3.25mm DPNs or preferred method of small circumference knitting (US size 3).

Yarn: The Little Grey Girl Foundry High-twist DK, 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon - 243m/100g

Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch marker, scissors.

Gauge: 24 stitches in 10cm/4" in stocking stitch, blocked.

Size after blocking: Fits hand circumference

S/M/L 7-8"/8-9"/9-10" (18-20/ 20-22/ 22-24cm) Please note these mitts are fitted - if in doubt I suggest going up a size.