Exmoor Mittens
The Exmoor Mittens are fingerless mitts worked in the round with stranded colourwork and a crisp, modern geometric motif. The pattern includes three adult sizes, individual colourwork charts, and written instructions for key sections. Knit in fingering weight yarn—shown here in Exmoor Sock by John Arbon Textiles—these mittens are stylish, practical, and a satisfying project for colourwork lovers. Perfect for cool weather layering or gifting!

Sizes
Small: 19.5 cm × 18 cm / 7.6 in × 7.1 in
Medium: 19.5 cm × 20 cm / 7.6 in × 7.8 in
Large: 24 cm × 22 cm / 9.5 in × 8.5 in
(height × circumference at the palm)

Yarn
John Arbon Exmoor Sock (90 % wool, 10 % nylon; 50 g, 200 m / 1.76 oz, 219 yds) or other fingering weight yarn to meet gauge in three different colours

The sample mittens are worked in John Arbon Exmoor Sock in size Small. The colours used for the sample are Mizzle, Hemel, and Mackerel-Sky. Most sock yarns will work fine.
The pattern includes estimated yardage for each colour in each size.

Gauge and needles
33 sts × 35 rounds = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in) worked in colourwork stockinette stitch the round on larger needles, after washing

Recommended needle sizes are 2.25 mm (US 1) and 2.75 mm (US 2) for the colourwork parts.

The pattern uses written instructions combined with a chart. You have to be able to read charts in order to use this pattern.