Simple Driving Mittens

"These simple and easy mittens are perfect while out driving during cold weather days. Knit yourself a pair today. These are the first mittens I’ve knit for myself. I wanted to spruce them up a bit so I decided upon some button accents. I also wanted them to be super functional, because let’s face it – driving in mittens can be tricky. To make these have some “grip” I added a couple of suede elbow patches. Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted (100% Wool; 210 yards [192 meters]/100 grams): #098 Tuareg, 1 ball Needles: US sizes 8 (5.0 mm) DPNs; US size 9 (5.5 mm): DPNs Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch marker; two Suede Cowhide Elbow Patches (4¾” x 6¼”) in Dark Brown; stitch holder or waste yarn; sewing needle; matching thread; six ½” buttons"

Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm, 9 or 5.5 mm, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs)

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)