Children’s Mittens Knitting Pattern

Knitting children’s mittens is a fun and easy project that can keep your little ones warm and cozy in the winter. Mittens are also great gifts for kids who love to play in the snow.

In this article, we will show you how to knit a pair of simple mittens for children using basic knitting skills and tools.

Here’s a simple knitting pattern for children’s mittens. This pattern is for basic mittens in a stockinette stitch with a ribbed cuff. Adjust the size by changing the number of stitches and rows accordingly.

Things You Need For Children’s Mitten Pattern

Here is the list of all necessary materials for starting children’s mitten pattern:

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn
• Size 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles (set of 4)
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together

How To Knit Children’s Mittens?

To knit children’s mittens, you will need to follow these steps:

Cuff:

1. Cast on 24 stitches.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.
3. Place a marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
4. Work in a K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches (5 cm).

Hand:

1. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and continue until the mitten measures about 3 inches (7.5 cm) from the cast-on edge.

Thumb Gusset:

1. K1, M1 (Make 1) in the next stitch, knit to the end of the round.
2. Knit one round.
3. K1, M1, knit to the end of the round.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have 14 stitches between the markers.

Thumb Opening:

1. Transfer the 14 thumb stitches onto a piece of scrap yarn or stitch holder.
2. Cast on 3 stitches over the gap created.

Hand (Continued):

1. Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until the mitten measures about 5 inches (12.5 cm) from the cast-on edge.

Decrease Rounds:

1. K2, K2tog around (18 stitches).
2. Knit one round.
3. K1, K2tog around (12 stitches).
4. Knit one round.
5. K2tog around (6 stitches).
6. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, slip the needle through the remaining stitches, and pull tight to close the top of the mitten.

Thumb:

1. Transfer the 14 thumb stitches back onto the needles.
2. Pick up and knit 3 stitches over the gap.
3. Knit in the round until the thumb measures about 2 inches (5 cm) from the base.

Thumb Decrease Rounds:

1. K2, K2tog around (12 stitches).
2. Knit one round.
3. K1, K2tog around (8 stitches).
4. Knit one round.
5. K2tog around (4 stitches).
6. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, slip the needle through the remaining stitches, and pull tight to close the top of the thumb.

How Do You Finish Children’s Mitten knitting Pattern?

To finish the mittens, you will need to weave in the ends and close the gaps. To do this, you will need to do the following:

• Turn the mitten inside out and use a tapestry needle to weave in the ends of the yarn on the wrong side of the fabric. Make sure to secure the ends well and trim any excess yarn.
• Turn the mitten right side out and use a tapestry needle to close the gaps between the thumb and the hand. Use the tail of the yarn that you cast on for the hand and sew the holes shut using a whip stitch. Make sure to sew on the right side of the fabric and match the stitches as closely as possible. Trim any excess yarn.
• Repeat the same steps for the other mitten.

Final Words

You have now completed knitting a pair of children’s mittens. You can now enjoy wearing them or giving them to someone special.

You can also customize your mittens by adding embellishments, such as buttons, pom-poms, or embroidery.

Have fun, and stay warm!

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