🧤Knitting pattern for mittens: the easy-to-follow tutorial

March 21, 2025 Knit Sis

Want to knit a pair of comfortable and stylish mittens, but don't know where to start? 😍 Good news: knitting mittens is easier than it looks, even for a beginner! This comprehensive tutorial will guide you step by step to successfully make your first pair of mittens.

At Knit Sis , Lenny and Louise create colorful and accessible patterns so everyone can improve their knitting, whatever their skill level. Mittens are a quick and rewarding project, ideal for practicing knit and purl stitches while creating a cozy accessory.

Ready to take on the challenge? Grab your needles and let's go! 🧶

✨ Why knit mittens?

Knitting mittens is:
✅ A quick project: ideal for a cozy evening.
✅ Little material required: a ball of wool and needles are enough.
✅ A personalized gift: perfect for giving a handmade touch to your loved ones.
✅ Easy to customize: add twists, contrasting colors or patterns for a unique look.

🛒 Materials needed to knit mittens

Before you begin, prepare the following materials:
✔️ Wool: A ball of wool (prefer a soft and warm wool like merino).
✔️ Needles: Circular or double-pointed needles (3.5 mm to 4.5 mm depending on the wool chosen).
✔️ Marker rings (optional).
✔️ Wool needle to weave in the ends.
✔️ Scissors .

👉 Knit Sis Tip: For a soft and stretchy finish, choose merino or alpaca wool!

📝 Knitting pattern for mittens: step by step

🏷️ 1. Cast on stitches

Cast on 32 to 40 stitches (depending on the desired size).
Use the single mount or tubular mount method for an expandable border.

👉 Knit Sis Tip: For a professional look, tighten the yarn slightly when assembling.

🧶 2. Knit the cuff in ribbing

Knit in 1/1 ribbing (one knit stitch, one purl stitch) for 5 to 6 cm .
This stitch allows good elasticity of the wrist.

✋ 3. Form the thumb gusset

Knit in stockinette stitch (knit stitch) for 2 rows.
Increase 1 stitch on each side of the thumb every other row, until you have 6 to 8 additional stitches .
Place these stitches on hold on a marker ring.

🎯 4. Hand knitting

Continue in stockinette stitch until the mitten reaches the base of the fingers.
For a neat finish, finish with 2 to 3 rows in 1/1 ribbing before casting off loosely.

🖐️ 5. Knit the thumb

Pick up the stitches on the needles.
Knit in the round in stockinette stitch for 4 to 5 rows.
Fold back loosely.

🔥 6. Finishing touches

Weave in the ends with a wool needle.
Lightly block the mittens for a clean finish.

👉 Knit Sis Tip: Add a little embroidery or a cable for a personalized touch!

🎨 Ideas to personalize your mittens

✅ With twists: Add a simple twist on the back of the hand for a sophisticated look.
✅ With stripes: Alternate two colors for a graphic effect.
✅ Jacquard: Incorporate geometric patterns for a Nordic touch.
✅ Speckled effect: Use a tweedy wool for a natural and textured look.

🏆 Why choose a Knit Sis model?

At Knit Sis, each pattern is designed to be:
💖 Accessible : Suitable for beginners and intermediates.
🎯 Precise : Detailed explanations, rank by rank.
🌈 Creative : Modern and cheerful designs that reflect your personality.

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