Sheep Show Mitts

> This pattern is part of The Bendigo > Project 2026 and will be published on > Saturday 28th March 2026. > > The theme for The Bendigo Project in > 2026 is Texture & Twist, a delightful > exploration of knit and crochet > textured stitch patterns and cables. > > The Bendigo Project Knitalong will > commence on Saturday 28th March at > 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep > and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday > 18th July 2026. > > Check out our website for more > information: www.thebendigoproject.com > > Check out the other patterns in the > collection: > > [Sheep Show Hat][1], [Sheep Show Socks][2] and > [Sheep Show Socks DK][3] by me; [Mail Clad][4] > Cowl and [Mail Clad Socks][5] by Tess > Vandekolk; [Noosa Cardigan][6] and Noosa > [Scarf][7] by Vera Marcu; Noble Jumper and > McKinnon Beanie by Susanna Kaartinen; > Short Crimp Cowl, Long Crimp Cowl and > Staple Poncho by Shelley Husband The annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo is a winter highlight on every Australian yarn lover’s calendar, and the icy-cold weather at that time means a good pair of mitts is a must! Sporting beautiful and easy braids and cables, these fingerless mitts are a quick and satisfying knit that will match your Sheep Show Socks and Hat for the perfect winter set. The pattern is written for DK weight (8ply) yarn – you could choose a special single skein or use a combination of yarns and have fun with colour. Whip out those needles and enjoy knitting up these warm and gorgeous mitts! This pattern has been tech edited and fully tested. I warmly welcome any feedback or questions about the pattern. Happy making! Kath xx **Options/Features** DK weight (8ply) gauge 3 different yarn options to get gauge Use full skeins, minis or scraps Easy cables without cable needle Striped Ridges texture Easy thumb gusset **Yarn** Around 80g of any DK weight (8ply) yarn (approx 200-225m per 100g) OR Around 80g of any fingering weight (4ply) yarn held double (approx 400m per 100g) OR Around 45g of any fingering weight (4ply) yarn (approx 400m per 100g) held with around 20g of any laceweight (2ply) yarn such as silk mohair or suri alpaca silk **Needles** 3.25mm (US Size 3) 3.75mm (US Size 5) **Sizes** Child (Small) Medium (Large) **Child** to fit hand 15cm (6″) around **Small** to fit hand 18cm (7″) around **Medium** to fit hand 19-20cm (7.5″) around **Large** to fit hand 21cm (8.25″) around Hand circumference is measured around the widest part of the hand not including the thumb. Designed with approximately 1cm of negative ease. **Estimated Yarn Required** 125 (140) 150 (160) m **Gauge** 22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4”) in stockinette (blocked) [3]: Ravelry: Sheep Show Socks DK pattern by Kath Martin [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-show-hat [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-show-socks [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-show-socks-dk [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mail-clad-cowl [5]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mail-clad-princess-socks [6]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/noosa-cardigan [7]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/noosa-scarf