Striped Mittens

These charming striped mittens are perfect for keeping your hands warm during chilly days. With their vibrant colors and cozy feel, they make a wonderful gift for friends or a treat for yourself. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this project is a delightful way to practice your knitting techniques.

Striped Mittens

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (e.g., Color A - Rust and Color B - Grey): 100 yards each
Size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles
Darning needle for weaving in ends
Scissors

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. To measure gauge, knit a swatch of 20 stitches and 30 rows. Measure 4 inches square and count stitches across and rows down.

Abbreviations:

k: knit
p: purl
st(s): stitch(es)
BO: bind off
CO: cast on
RS: right side
WS: wrong side
pm: place marker

Instructions:

Cast On:

Using Color A, cast on 40 stitches (st). This will be the cuff of the mitten.

Cuff: (K1, P1) ribbing

Row 1-10: *k1, p1* repeat to end.

Body of Mitten:

Switch to stockinette stitch. To do this:

Row 11: knit all stitches (RS)
Row 12: purl all stitches (WS)

Repeat these two rows until the piece measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.

Shaping for the Thumb:

Now you will need to create a thumb opening:

Row 1: k20, place next 10 st on a holder (for thumb), k20.
Row 2: p20, k10 (from holder), p20.
Row 3: k20, k10.

Continue in stockinette stitch (knit every row) until the mitten measures 8.5 inches from the cuff.

Decreasing for the Top:

Begin to shape the top of the mitten:

Row 1: k2, k2tog (repeat to end)
Row 2: purl all stitches
Row 3: k1, k2tog (repeat to end)
Row 4: purl all stitches
Row 5: k2tog to end (you should have about 10 stitches left)

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

Thumb:

Place the stitches from the holder back onto your needles (10 stitches).

Start with Color B and knit the thumb:

Knit 1 row.
Row 2: k2tog across (5 stitches remaining).

Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitches. Secure tightly.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends with a darning needle. You may block your mittens to shape them nicely, as this helps to even out the stitches.

Optional Variations:

You can add stripes or use different colors of yarn to customize your mittens further! Enjoy your cozy mittens!

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