Resolis Mittens Knitting Pattern

Resolis mittens are just what you need for a winter walk by the beach. Using just three mini-skeins of Shetland DK from Black Isle Yarns and a simple 4 stitch colour work motif, these striking mittens are quick to knit and will keep your fingers toasty warm whatever the weather. 

Size
Finished palm circumference: 16.5 (18.5, 20) cm / 6.75 (7.25, 8) in
Length: 21.5 (22, 22) cm / 8.25 (8.75, 8.75) in
The mittens are shown with 0 cm / 0 in ease.

Yarn
The pattern requires DK weight yarn in three colours. It is recommended to chose yarn with a high wool content, ensuring sufficient contrast between colours.

Sample is made using:
Black Isle Yarns Shetland DK, 100% Wool, 170 m / 186 yds per 100g skein. 
MC: Grey Heather, 51 m / 56 yds per 30g skein.
CC1: Natural white, 51 m / 56 yds per 30g skein
CC2: Pink, 51 m / 56 yds per 30g skein

Needles 
3.5 mm circular needles or DPNs
4 mm circular needles or DPNs

Tension 
24 sts and 28 rows over 10 cm / 4 in, in stranded colour-work using larger needles.

Techniques
Knitting in the round, stranded colourwork, picking up stitches.

Notions
6 stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold stitches
Tapestry needle