Short Description: The Mitsy Mittens make a special gift for a very lucky little one. Knit the pattern with finer yarn and smaller needles to make an adorable tiny ornament for your Christmas tree. Or, use the modifications suggested at the end of the pattern to make a super cozy adult sized version. The pattern is specifically designed to be worked with a single circular needle using the magic loop circular knitting technique, but can easily be adapted for double pointed needles.
Gauge: 29 sts x 33 rows = 4 x 4 inches in colorwork pattern
Finished Measurements: Size 2T-3T
- Hand/wrist circumference 5"
- Palm circumference 7.5"
- Total length 5"
Note: Modifications for adult and mini-ornament sizes are included on page 3.
Materials Used: Sport weight (#2 Fine). Shown Here: Brown Sheep Nature Spun sport (100% wool; 184y / 50g):
- main color (A)- red fox #184, 1 ball about 40 yards
- contrasting color (B)- natural #730, 1 ball about 40 yards
Note: Adult and mini-ornament sized mittens require different yarn and needles (more details in pattern.
Needle Size: Size 4 US (3.5mm) 29 inch circular needles for magic loop
Pattern Includes: Written directions, color work charts, links for pattern support and video tutorials that explain basic techniques, 4 pictures, directions for magic loop technique
Skill Level: Intermediate
Other Details: Original design by Alexis Winslow
