From Knitting with Balls: 



Playing ball outside, eating on the go, driving:  these can be clumsy experiences in the dead of winter without the use of all five digits.  Better than gloves, these stylish sturdy mitts offer your fingers full freedom, while keeping your hands warm.  Worked up quickly in a unique hand painted warn, this pattern makes a great introduction to cables and offers an opportunity to practice picking up stitches, a skill often used in socks and sweaters.