These mittens are the BOMB!  Last winter my 7-year-old described to me EXACTLY what she needed in a mitten.  It turns out that to do things right in the great outdoors she needed to have her fingers easliy accessible, but she also needed to be able to cover them up whenever she got too cold.  I was happy to oblige, and  the flip-top mitten was born.  These mittens are knit at a very dense gauge so that water and snow can't get through to your digits.  Be careful!  Everyone will be clamoring for a pair.  I still have to make some for myself!

Materials
Schaefer Yarn Lola (100% merino wool SUPERWASH, 4 oz [113 g] / 280 yds [256 m]), 1 skein, or other sport-weight yarn 

One set of US size 2 dpn [2.75 mm] or size needed to obtain gauge
3 st markers
Tapestry ndl
Scrap yarn or 2 st holders
US size D Crochet Hook
2 buttons (approx ¼”)

Gauge
28 sts / 40 rows = 4" in st st

Sizes
2-4 years (4-6 years, 6-8 years, 8 years/women’s small, women’s medium, women’s large/men’s small)

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate