Winter Fair Isle Mittens Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sarah Hazell
Needle Size

US 7 / 4.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Fair Isle, Rib, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Sarah Hazell's colourwork mittens are the perfect knitted accessory for winter

Sarah Hazell's colourful mittens are the perfect way to see in the colder months. It's a beautiful pattern to rival any high-street version, and the ideal project to practise Fair Isle colourwork. This technique also produces a double-thickness knitted fabric ensuring that your hands stay really cosy all through the winter. Download this easy-to-follow knitting pattern with charts and knit these women's mittens with DK yarn from your stash.

Sizing

To fit: average size women's hands

Stitches and skills used

Knit (k)
Purl (p)
Knit into front and back (kfb)
Purl into front and back (pfb)
Make one (m1)
Slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over (skpo)
Knit two together (k2tog)
Purl two together (p2tog)
Changing colour
Stranded colourwork (Fair Isle)
Stripes
Following a colour chart

Meet the designer

Sarah Hazell has worked with magazines and top-name yarn brands throughout her career, and can produce beautiful knitted and crocheted pieces. If you enjoyed making this pattern, view all of Sarah's patterns here and check out our full Accessory knitting pattern collection here.

How to access this pattern

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