How to Knit Mittens: Step-by-Step Guide
Knitting Materials and Knitting Tools
5 Double Pointed Knitting Needles 2.5 mm (US 2);
Bonito Lanoso 49% wool, 51% acrylic. Orange color: 100 grams - 300 m per skein (Used in total less than 1 skein).
Mitten Gloves Size
Wrist size 16-17 cm.
Gauge
18 stitches = 4 inches.
Common Abbreviations of Knitting Stitches
- k – knit
- p – purl
- k2tog – knit two together
Cable Techniques
Cable 3 Back (C3B): Slip 3 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in back of work, knit 3 from the left hand needle, knit 3 from the extra needle.
Cable 3 Front (C3F): Slip 3 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, knit 3 from the left hand needle, knit 3 from the extra needle.
Note for Knitters
The left mitten is identical to the right one until you reach the thumb gusset.
Rib of the Knitting Mittens
Cast on 32 stitches on DPNs (I have used long tail cast on). Redistribute evenly - 8 stitches each needle. Now join to knit in round.
Round 1: Begin with rib 1 by 1 *knit 1, purl 1* keep repeating for 19-20 rounds until ribbing measures 7 cm from the edge.
Round of Increase: In this round, we are going to increase. I would like to use the method that I like the most - *knit one stitch from the previous round, p – repeat from * around.
Now you have 48 stitches on your needles.
Knitted Mittens Pattern
48 stitches on 4 needles.
Finished ribbing part (19-20 rounds = 7 cm).
Begin Cable Part of Knitted Mitten Patterns
- Row 1: Knit in stockinette stitch.
- Row 2: Knit in stockinette stitch.
- Row 3: [C3F] – 4 times, knit 24.
- Row 4: Knit in stockinette stitch.
- Row 5: Knit in stockinette stitch.
- Row 6: Knit in stockinette stitch.
- Row 7: Knit 3, [C3B] – 3 times, knit 27.
- Row 8: Knit in stockinette stitch.
Repeat Rows 1-2.
How to Knit Thumb Gusset
For the right mitten - Row 3: [C3F] – 4 times, knit 2, slip 6 stitches to the extra needles (onto waste yarn), now cast on 6 new stitches, knit 16.
Knitted mittens pattern: knitting thumb gusset step #1
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For the left mitten - Row 3: [C3F] – 4 times, knit 16, slip 6 stitches to the extra needles (onto waste yarn), now cast on new 6 stitches, knit 2.
Repeat Rows 4-8.
Repeat Rows 1-8 – 2 more times.
How to Knit Shaped Top of Mittens
Repeat Rows 1-2.
Row 3:
- 1st needle: Slip 3 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, knit 1, k2tog from the left hand needle, knit 3 from the extra needle, C3F;
- 2nd needle: C3F, slip 3 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, knit 1, k2tog from the left hand needle, knit 3 from the extra needle;
- 3rd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 9;
- 4th needle: Knit 9, k2tog, knit 1.
Row 4:
- 1st needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 8;
- 2nd needle: Knit 8, k2tog, knit 1;
- 3rd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 8;
- 4th needle: Knit 8, k2tog, knit 1.
Row 5:
- 1st needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 7;
- 2nd needle: Knit 7, k2tog, knit 1;
- 3rd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 7;
- 4th needle: Knit 7, k2tog, knit 1.
Row 6:
- 1st needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 6;
- 2nd needle: Knit 6, k2tog, knit 1;
- 3rd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 6;
- 4th needle: Knit 6, k2tog, knit 1.
Row 7:
- 1-2 needles: Slip 2 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in back of work, knit 3 from the left hand needle, k2tog from the extra needle, C3B, slip 2 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in back of work, knit 3 from the left hand needle, k2tog from the extra needle;
- 3rd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 5;
- 4th needle: Knit 5, k2tog, knit 1.
Row 8:
- 1st needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 4;
- 2nd needle: Knit 4, k2tog, knit 1;
- 3rd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 4;
- 4th needle: Knit 4, k2tog, knit 1.
Row 9:
- 1st needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 3;
- 2nd needle: Knit 3, k2tog, knit 1;
- 3rd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 3;
- 4th needle: Knit 3, k2tog, knit 1.
Row 10:
- 1st needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 2;
- 2nd needle: Knit 2, k2tog, knit 1;
- 3rd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 2;
- 4th needle: Knit 2, k2tog, knit 1.
Row 11:
- 1-2 needles: Slip 2 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, k2tog from the left hand needle, knit 2 from the extra needle – repeat one more time;
- 3rd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 1;
- 4th needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 1.
Finish Knitting Thumb Gusset
Continue decreasing until you have 4 stitches on your needles. Thread through remaining stitches, pull tightly and knot.
How to Knit Gusset Section
Place 6 stitches from the waste yarn onto the 1st double pointed needle. Using the 2nd needle, pick up 6 stitches up.
Knitted mittens pattern: how to knit gusset section step #1
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Pick up 2 stitches from both sides (using 3rd and 4th DPN). In order to avoid holes while picking (2 stitches from the right and 2 stitches from the left) try to twist them.
Redistribute stitches – 4 stitches on each needle. Knit in stockinette stitch until desired thumb length.
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Decreasing
- 1st needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 1;
- 2nd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 1;
- 3rd needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 1;
- 4th needle: Knit 1, k2tog, knit 1.
Continue decreasing until you have 4 stitches on your needles. Thread through remaining stitches, pull tightly and knot.
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Knitted mittens pattern: finished mitten, bottom view.
Knitted mittens pattern: finished mitten, top view.
Repeat knitting pattern for the left mitten.
