Dense, warm, and easy to knit, these simple mittens in seven sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) for children and adults are a quick project that is sure to please. Work in a round, tightly twisted yarn for a windproof fabric or in a relaxed yarn or fiber blend for a softer texture. May be striped as you please for a scrappy, giftable knit! Samples shown: size L in Parfait Worsted, color Coffee & Cream and size S striped in a random variety of Bare Naked Wools worsted weight yarns Model is wearing Creel Hat, Just Try me Cowl and Hat, Vendange Cardigan Matching Motifs: Try Me Cap Suggested Yarns: Parfait Worsted, Stone Soup Worsted, Kent Worsted or Aran, Confection Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, or any worsted/aran weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and density. Finished Size: 4.75(5.5, 6.25, 7, 7.75, 8.25, 9) inches in circumference to fit hands measuring up to 4.75(5.5, 6.25, 7, 7.75, 8.25, 9) around palm (excluding thumb) Note: sizing may be adjusted by using needles one size up (looser fit) or down (tighter fit) Yarn Requirements: 140(155, 170, 190, 210, 225, 250) yards Gauge: 20 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch (knit flat, washed, and air-dried) 23 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch (knit in the round, washed, and air-dried) Needles: DPNs size 5US (3.75 mm) or size to obtain correct gaugeNote: mittens may be worked on DPNs, two circular needles or using magic loop method, as desired
