Pattern by Michele Rose Orne

Whether texting a friend, checking your e-mail, or picking berries for your favorite dessert, these Blackberry Mitts are fun to wear and perfectly practical for everyday use. Keep your wrists and hands warm while leaving your fingers free to do the important stuff. Fun and quick to make, you can wear your first pair while you are busy knitting a second pair for a friend.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Materials Required:

• 1 skein Swans Island Colors, 100% Organic Merino Wool, worsted weight (100 gram, 250 yds each). Color Shown: Charcoal YW 213.

• US Size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge.

• Yarn Needle, Stitch Markers, Small Stitch Holder

Sizes: S/M, (L/XL)

Finished Dimensions: Hand Circumference: 6-3/4" (7-1/2") Length: 5-1/4" (5-3/4")

Gauge: 5 sts x 7 rows = 1" on stockinette stitch