Pattern: Cozy Winter Mittens

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Category 4) - 200 yards (183 meters)
• Needles: US size 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Size

One size fits most adult hands

Abbreviations

• k: knit
• p: purl
• st(s): stitch(es)
• pm: place marker

Instructions

Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 36 sts.

Divide the stitches onto three double-pointed needles (12 sts per needle). Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Begin the ribbing:

• Round 1: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end of round.
• Repeat Round 1 for 2 inches (5cm).

Switch to stockinette stitch:

• Round 1: Knit all sts.
• Round 2: Purl all sts.
• Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until the mitten measures approximately 4.5 inches (11.5cm) from the cast-on edge.

Shape the thumb gusset:

• Round 1: K1, M1R, knit to last stitch on needle, M1L, k1. Pm to indicate the start of the round.
• Round 2: Knit all sts.
• Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until there are 19 sts between the markers.

Begin the thumb:

• Transfer the 19 thumb sts onto a scrap yarn or stitch holder.

Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until the mitten measures approximately 7.5 inches (19cm) from the cast-on edge.

Shape the top:

• Round 1: *K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (12 sts remaining).
• Round 2: Knit all sts.
• Round 3: *K2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1 (6 sts remaining).

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches, pull tight to close the top of the mitten, and secure.

Thumb:

• Transfer the 19 thumb sts back onto the needles.

Knit in stockinette stitch until the thumb measures approximately 2.5 inches (6cm) from the base of the thumb gusset.

Shape the top of the thumb:

• Round 1: *K2tog; repeat from * to end of round (9 sts remaining).
• Round 2: Knit all sts.
• Round 3: *K2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1 (5 sts remaining).

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches, pull tight to close the top of the thumb, and secure.

Weave in all loose ends.

Finishing

Repeat all the above steps to make the second mitten.

Enjoy your cozy winter mittens!