A quick and straightforward stashbusting project, these sockweight colourwork mitts are designed for you to use up whatever 4ply yarn you have in your stash - no particular .yarn is specified.

They are fun to knit - ideal for practising a bit of stranded colourwork -and make great gifts.

Materials:

Needles: 2.5mm DPNs or preferred method of small circumference knitting (US size 1.5).

Yarn: You'll need 15g MC for each mitt and 5g CC - 20g in total per mitt.

Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch marker, scissors.

Gauge: 32 stitches and 44 rows in 4" (10cm) in stocking stitch.

Size: Fits hand size circumference M 7-8" (18-20cm) and L 8-9" (20-22cm).