Mittens Unzipped

These quick to knit mittens are lots of fun to work—just the motivation you need when a gifting deadline is on the horizon. Constructed in the round from the bottom up in simple stitches on DPNs, they feature a fitted gusset to ensure a snug, seamless fit. The pattern includes three sizes (S/M/L) to knit in worsted weight yarn and may be customized by adjusting needle size up or down. They are easily lengthened or shortened as well and may be felted slightly to achieve a warmer fabric if desired—just what’s needed for a long day of outdoor winter activity. Hold the hands you love best by knitting up a cozy pair.

Shown here in size L with Bare Naked Wools Icelandic, color Medium Gray

Suggested Yarns:
Kent Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Confection Worsted, Chebris Sport, Chebris Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, or any sturdy yarn with 55 to 65 yards per ounce that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, elasticity, and yardage requirement.

Finished Size:

 6(7, 8) inches in circumference (blocked) to fit hands measuring up to 6(7,8) inches around

Yardage Requirements:

100(125, 150) yards

Gauge:

22 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (knit flat, unblocked)

Needles:

DPNs size 4US (3.5 mm) (or size to obtain correct gauge)