Holly Berry Mitten

*This is a knitting pattern download, not the purchase of the product shown in the photo.
 
The hardy, pretty holly bush shelters delicate winter songbirds - and now you can shelter your hands in these cute holly mitts. Constructed with a simple stockinette stitch, embossed with a holly leaf cable motif with berries popping down the centre, these mitts will draw the eye and repel the cold through the darkest winter.
They feature a gusseted palm and bobbles on top of the hand.
 
Suggested yarns (first and second yarns held together)
First Yarn: Lamana Como Grande. 100% Superfine Merino. Worsted weight, in colour Moss Green. Approx 130 (147, 161) yards / 119 (137, 147) meters.
Second Yarn: Knitting For Olive, Soft Silk Mohair. 70 % mohair - 30 % silk. Lace weight in colour Bottle Green. Approx: 133 (138, 143) yards / 122 (126, 131) meters.
Yarn for bobbles: Zen Mindfulknits, 100% cotton. Worsted weight, in colour Tulip. Approx: 1 yards / .9 meters. (any worsted weight scrap yarn will do):
 
Needles:  Small circular (9” / 23cm) in size 3.5 mm / US 4 for cuff and 4.5mm / US 7 for the length of the mitten. Optionally, Dpns, or Magic Loop can be used.
 
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holder/scrap yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends
 
Gauge: 20 stitches x 26 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm, worked flat in stockinette using a needle sized 4.5mm / US 7.
 
Sizes S(M, L): Circumference 6.25(7.5, 8.25) / 16 (19, 21) cm and length 9.5 (9.5, 10)“/24 (24, 25)cm. (Length is customizable).
 
Notes: To Finish the top of the mitten or when working the thumb, switch to Dpns / Magic Loop if preferred.