I finally took the photos of my Chevalier mittens (well, my husband did, those are my hands in them). They're mittens my mother-in-law asked me to make, since she doesn't knit. I think they turned out fairly well, although they'd be a little too scratchy for me.
chevalier mittens
Yarn: Briggs & Little Sport, just under 1 skein @ 393.2m
Needles: 4.0 mm
Pattern: Chevalier Mittens (the pattern is free) (Ravelry link)
Mods: none
Comments: a little difficult to knit, but only because the yarn is doubled so it's very stiff. Other than that it's a good pattern and I enjoyed knitting them. The yarn is a little scratchy, although it did soften up when washed and blocked. They should keep the cold out.
Those should definitely keep your mom’s hands warm! It’s a very lovely textured pattern. I’m sure it kept your interest up while you knit them.