Colorwork Mittens Using Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift
The Design
They say that if you keep your pulse points warm—wrists, hands—you’ll stay warm all over. Our Colorwork Cuffs & Mittens prove that theory nicely! Pick a colorwork chart— we’ve picked the classic snowflakes!—an edging, and then finish as mittens (our choice here), fingerless gloves, or cute little cuffs!
We chose two heathered colors—Nordic-inspired red and cream—of Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift for these beautiful colorwork cuffs. A fingering-weight, woolen-spun yarn made from the fleece of hardy, wee Shetland sheep. Nice and lofty, it has the perfect toothy texture and gorgeous color palette.
The Details
FINISHED SIZE
One size: To fit hand 7–8" around the palm.
Cuffs (not shown): Approx. 7"/18cm around x 3½"/9cm long.
Fingerless Gloves (not shown): Approx. 7"/18cm around x 7½"/19cm long, or desired length.
Mittens (shown): Approx. 7"/18cm around x 10½"/27cm long, or desired length.
YARN
Yarn usage given for cuffs, with fingerless gloves and mittens in parentheses ( ).
2 (2, 3) skeins Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift (115 yds/105m each); 1 (1, 2) skein(s) Main Color (MC) and 1 skein Contrasting Color (CC).
Or approx. 55 (110, 160) yds/50 (100, 146)m of MC, and 40 yds/37m of CC in an equivalent fingering-weight yarn. Add or subtract approx. 10 yds/9m of MC for each 1"/2.5cm of adjusted hand length.
Mittens shown in 587 Madder (MC) and 104 Natural White (CC).
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 2 (2.75mm) double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge in colorwork in the round.
US 1 (2.25mm) double-point needles, or one size smaller than gauge size.
1 (2, 2) stitch markers.
Darning needle to finish.
GAUGE
Approx. 28 sts = 4"/10cm on larger needles in colorwork in the round.
Approx. 26 sts = 4"/10cm on larger needles in stockinette stitch in the round.
Digital Colorwork Cuffs & Mittens pattern. (Download)
Printed Colorwork Cuffs & Mittens pattern. (Requires shipping.)
Free digital adaptation for Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift. (Download)
COLOR: 227 Earth.
COLOR: 101 Natural Black.
COLOR: 232 Blue Lovat.
COLOR: 198 Peat.
COLOR: 101 Shetland Black.
COLOR: 103 Sholmit.
COLOR: 187 Sunrise.
COLOR: 249 Fern.
COLOR: 526 Spice.
COLOR: 722 Mirage.
COLOR: 259 Leprechaun.
COLOR: 423 Burnt Ochre.
COLOR: 1400 Mirrydancers.
COLOR: 102 Shaela.
COLOR: 105 Eesit. Fawn.
COLOR: 272 Fog.
COLOR: 107 Mogit.
COLOR: 190 Tundra.
COLOR: 1190 Burnt Umber.
COLOR: 230 Yellow Ochre.
COLOR: 998 Autumn.
COLOR: 429 Old Gold.
COLOR: 791 Pistachio.
COLOR: 231 Bracken.
COLOR: 235 Grouse.
COLOR: 587 Madder.
COLOR: 879 Copper.
COLOR: 236 Rosewood.
COLOR: 596 Clover.
COLOR: 239 Purple Heather.
COLOR: 598 Mulberry.
COLOR: 165 Dusk.
COLOR: 610 Purple.
COLOR: 1390 Highland Mist.
COLOR: 147 Moss.
COLOR: 788 Leaf.
COLOR: 104 Natural White.
COLOR: 106 Mooskit.
COLOR: 343 Ivory.
COLOR: 425 Mustard.
COLOR: 770 Mint.
COLOR: 304 White.
COLOR: 768 Eggshell.
COLOR: 525 Crimson.
COLOR: 141 Camel.
COLOR: 241 Tan Green.
COLOR: 108 Moorit.
COLOR: 127 Pebble.
COLOR: 1130 Lichen.
COLOR: 789 Marjoram.
COLOR: 226 Thyme.
COLOR: 365 Chartreuse.
COLOR: 1140 Granny Smith.
COLOR: 825 Olive.
COLOR: 253 Seaweed.
COLOR: 769 Willow.
COLOR: 329 Laurel.
COLOR: 805 Spruce.
COLOR: 820 Bottle.
COLOR: 785 Apple.
COLOR: 237 Thistledown.
COLOR: 155 Bramble.
COLOR: 620 Lilac.
COLOR: 180 Mist.
COLOR: 547 Orchid.
COLOR: 615 Hyacinth.
COLOR: 1270 Purple Haze.
COLOR: 630 Dove.
COLOR: 130 Sky.
COLOR: 764 Cloud.
COLOR: 660 Lagoon.
COLOR: 170 Fjord.
COLOR: 727 Admiral Navy.
COLOR: 440 Peach.
COLOR: 555 Blossom.
COLOR: 550 Rose.
COLOR: 562 Cyclamen.
COLOR: 572 Red Currant.
COLOR: 293 Port Wine.
COLOR: 563 Rouge.
COLOR: 261 Paprika.
COLOR: 242 Ruby.
COLOR: 248 Havana.
COLOR: 500 Scarlet.
COLOR: 999 Black.
COLOR: 1160 Scotch Broom.
COLOR: 150 Atlantic.
COLOR: 240 Yell Sound Blue.
COLOR: 126 Charcoal.
