Shortest Day

Shortest Day Mittens are a beautifully crafted pair of colorwork mittens inspired by the enchanting winter solstice—a magical time of year when daylight is at its shortest. These mittens offer knitters an engaging and enjoyable project, featuring intricate colorwork patterns that are easy to memorize, making them perfect for knitters of all skill levels. With short floats that do not require catching, your knitting experience will be smooth and seamless. The design incorporates a maximum of two colors per row, and includes non-colorwork rest rows between the various stitch patterns, resulting in a delightful and addicting knitting journey.

The mittens are knitted from the cuff up, utilizing three colors of high-quality fingering-weight yarn. A lovely folded picot edge elegantly frames the cuffs, adding a touch of sophistication. The mittens feature gusseted thumbs with the unique colorwork pattern cleverly integrated into the gusset increases, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. Notably, the right and left mittens mirror each other perfectly, allowing for a coordinated and stylish set.

This knitting pattern is meticulously crafted, providing instructions in both metric and US terminology, ensuring accessibility for knitters around the world. The stranded colorwork design is exclusively charted, making it easy to follow along as you create these stunning winter accessories.

With a gauge of 32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in stranded stockinette when blocked, you can achieve a beautiful finish with the right tension. Now is the perfect time to start your knitting project for the winter season!

Don't forget to share your finished project on Instagram using the hashtags #shortestdaymittens and #talviknits. Join the community of knitters celebrating this magical time of year and showcase your handmade mittens!