If you’re looking for a simple, cozy project that fits anyone, this free knitting pattern is just what you need. These plain knit mittens are worked in basic stitches and include sizes for children, teens, and adults, so you can make a pair for everyone in the family. They’re perfect for gift-giving or keeping hands warm through the winter.
This pattern is easy to follow and knits up quickly using worsted weight yarn and 4mm (US 6) knitting needles. Whether you’re an experienced knitter looking for a relaxing project or a beginner ready to take on mittens for the first time, this design is a great choice. Follow the step-by-step instructions and enjoy creating classic mittens that never go out of style.
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Things You Need
Worsted weight yarn
Size 4 mm (US 6) single pointed knitting needles
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle – to sew the seam and work in the ends.
Gauge
In stockinette stitch
size 4 mm (US size 6) single pointed needles
10 stitches every 2 inches (5 cm)
14 rows every 2 inches (5 cm)
Sizing
Is as such: child sm (child med, child large, adult sm, adult med, adult lg, adult xlg)
My standard for sizing was my and my son’s hands and designed the knitting pattern to fit us comfortably with generous sizing for extra room. They fit loosely to allow for air space to keep your hands warm. Our hands are fairly standard in size and the measurements I used for the mitten sizes are similar to those used for rubber glove sizing. I’ve included a infographic to give you an idea of the measurements of the hands.You may need to use different sized needles to get the correct gauge and accurate sizing.
** If you need help with any stitch or technique, there are video links at the end of the pattern to help you **
RIGHT Hand
Cast on 25 (28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43)
♥ Row 1: ◊ P1 K2 ◊ Repeat from ◊ to ◊ to the last st. P1.
Row 2: ☼ K1 P2 ☼ Repeat from ☼ to ☼ to the last st. K1. ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ for 8 (8, 10, 12, 12, 12, 14) rows.
Next row: K across for 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 8, 8) rows.
Next row: K1 M1 K13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25) M1 K1 M1 K5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) M1 K 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) (29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47 sts)
Next row: K across
Next row: K1 M1 K to the end of the row. (30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48 sts)
Next row: K across
Next row: K16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) M1 K3 M1 K to the end of the row. (32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
Next row: K16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) M1 K5 M1 K to the end of the row. (34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
Next row: K16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) M1 K7 M1 K to the end of the row. (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For child small go to row marked with 🐝
Next row: K0 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) M1 K9 M1 K to the end of the row. (0, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For child medium go to row marked with 🐝
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Next row: K0 (0, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) M1 K11 M1 K to the end of the row. (0, 0, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For child large and adult small go to row marked with 🐝
Next row: K0 (0, 0, 0, 24, 26, 28) M1 K13 M1 K to the end of the row. (0, 0, 0, 0, 54, 57, 60 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For adult medium go to row marked with 🐝
Next row: K0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 26, 28) M1 K15 M1 K to the end of the row. (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 59, 62 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For adult large go to row marked with 🐝
Next row: K0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 28) M1 K17 M1 K to the end of the row. (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 64 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For adult extra large go to row marked with 🐝
🐝 Next row: K16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28). Pass the next 9 (11, 13, 13, 15, 17, 19) sts onto a st holder. K to the end of the row. (27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45 sts)
Next row: K across for 31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 59) rows.
♣ Next row: With the RIGHT side facing you, K2tog across. Knit the single st at the end of the row if there is one.
Next row: K across. ♣ Repeat from ♣ to ♣ for all size.
Break yarn leaving about 10 inches of length to sew the seam. Draw the sts together.
Thumb
Pick up the 9 (11, 13, 13, 15, 17, 19) sts from the st holder and put them on you knitting needle.
Next row: K across for 14 (16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 22) rows.
Next row: With the RIGHT side facing you, K2tog across. Knit the single st at the end of the row.
Break yarn leaving about 6 inches of length to sew the seam. Draw yarn through.
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LEFT Hand
Cast on 25 (28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43)
♥ Row 1: ◊ P1 K2 ◊ Repeat from ◊ to ◊ to the last st. P1.
Row 2: ☼ K1 P2 ☼ Repeat from ☼ to ☼ to the last st. K1. ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ for 8 (8, 10, 12, 12, 12, 14) rows.
Next row: K across for 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 8, 8) rows.
Next row: K5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) M1 K5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) M1 K1 M1 K13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25) M1 K1 (29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47 sts)
Next row: K across
Next row: K28 (31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46) M1 K1. (30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48 sts)
Next row: K across
Next row: K11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) M1 K3 M1 K to the end of the row. (32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
Next row: K11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) M1 K5 M1 K to the end of the row. (34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
Next row: K11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) M1 K7 M1 K to the end of the row. (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For child small go to row marked with 🐝
Next row: K0 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) M1 K9 M1 K to the end of the row. (0, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For child medium go to row marked with 🐝
Next row: K0 (0, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) M1 K11 M1 K to the end of the row. (0, 0, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For child large and adult small go to row marked with 🐝
Next row: K0 (0, 0, 0, 15, 16, 17)M1 K13 M1 K to the end of the row. (0, 0, 0, 0, 54, 57, 60 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For adult medium go to row marked with 🐝
Next row: K0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 16, 17) M1 K15 M1 K to the end of the row. (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 59, 62 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For adult large go to row marked with 🐝
Next row: K0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 17) M1 K17 M1 K to the end of the row. (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 64 sts)
Next 3 rows: K across.
For adult extra large go to row marked with 🐝
🐝 Next row: K11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17). Pass the next 9 (11, 13, 13, 15, 17, 19) sts onto a st holder. K to the end of the row. (27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45 sts)
Next row: K across for 31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 59) rows.
♣ Next row: With the RIGHT side facing you, K2tog across. Knit the single st at the end of the row if there is one.
Next row: K across. ♣ Repeat from ♣ to ♣ for all size.
Break yarn leaving about 10 inches of length to sew the seam. Draw the sts together.
Thumb
Pick up the 9 (11, 13, 13, 15, 17, 19) sts from the st holder and put them on you knitting needle.
Next row: K across for 14 (16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 22) rows.
Next row: With the RIGHT side facing you, K2tog across. Knit the single st at the end of the row.
Break yarn leaving about 6 inches of length to sew the seam. Draw yarn through.
Hints and Tips
Make the seam as narrow as you can when sewing it along the side. Less seam means less irritation. Make sure that it still looks good. If you don’t know how, there are a number of videos online that will show you how to do a blanket stitch.
If you find the thumbs a little short, you can make extra rows. They are a little longer than I would make for myself, but my fingers are a bit stubby. They should fit the majority of people as written.
Make the cuff, fingers or thumb longer or shorter as you see fit. You may want it longer if the wearer prefers a longer cuff to tuck into their sleeve or if their fingers or thumb are longer.
Wrong number of sts when knitting. If you are off a st or 2 don’t worry about it. It won’t be very noticeable as long as the thumb gusset forms a “V” over the same set of sts. I designed the pattern so it’s hard to see if you’ve made a mistake.
Abbreviations
k – knit
p – purl
st – stitch
sts – stitches
K2tog – knit 2 sts together.
M1 – Make one (knit wise). Increase one stitch between the stitches. Pick up the yarn between the stitches. Twist slightly. Place it on your non-working needle. Knit the stitch.
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