Keep your hands warm with these pretty mittens with a fun design of slanted textured stripes, which seem to swirl around the hand. Because the pattern is kind of ribbing, the fabric has some elasticity and creates a snug, yet comfortable fit. The eye-catching feature is the thumb gusset, which is worked into one of the knit stripes and also wanders into the direction of the slant.

These mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up. The spiral pattern is created by shifting the beginning of the round by one stitch every other round.

Sizes and measurements
S, M and L to fit hand circumference of approximately 16.25 (18.25, 20) cm 6.5 (7.25, 7.75)”. Hand length when knit as given in the pattern results in 22 (23.5, 25.5) cm 8.75 (9.25, 10)”, adjustable.

Material
Approximately 240 m / 265 yds of a sport weight yarn with a yardage of approximately 305 m (334 yds) per 100 g
Used in the sample: Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo (305 m 334 yds / 100 g; 100% Merino wool) in colourway Plomo
3.25 mm / US size 3 DPNs or circular needle(s), for your preferred way to knit in the round
2 movable stitch markers, darning needle, waste yarn or stitch holder

Gauge
22 sts / 36 rows = 10 cm/4”measured over k2, p2 Rib, blocked
22 sts / 40 rows = 10 cm/4”measured over Slanting Garter Rib, blocked