These “Chip Off the Ol’ Color Block” mittens were made with Manos del Uruguay Maxima yarn, a hand-spun and hand-dyed merino wool whose purchase supports rural Uruguayan women. You can substitute any 100% extra-fine yarn in a medium worsted weight, but be sure to check the gauge first. The gauge of the pictured wool is 4.5 to 5 stitches per 1 inch on US 6 and 8 (4 and 5 mm) size needles.
The pair of mittens will take 4½ to 5 hours to knit.