simple stripey mitts

Stripes are the easiest way to add zip to a project. This simple mitten pattern will teach you how to knit stripes in the round for a mitten that fits every member of the family!

Stripes can be a little tricky at first. This pattern includes tips and tricks for how to add colors, change colors, stripe in the round and how to carry your stripes. There are video tutorials on my youtube channel knitable to help you find striping success. Once you get started I dare you to stop!

Stripey mitts are a perfect opportunity for a stash dive. All you need is 2 colors (or more) of worsted weight yarn that are happy next to each other!

MATERIALS
Two skeins of worsted weight yarn (between 20-75 yds depending on the size of the mittens)
A US size 6 circular needle with a 32” - 40” cable (or size needed to obtain gauge)
A tapestry needle for weaving in ends

PATTERN SPECS & MATERIALS
SIZES
Baby/child: 3-6m (6-12m: 1-3y: 3-4y: 4-6y: 6-8y)
Women: small (medium: large)
Men: med (large)

yarn Two skeins of worsted weight yarn (between 20-75 yds depending on the size of the mittens). A third contrasting color is nice for an i-cord!

Pink/Orange mitts: Berroco Ultra Wool Peach 33160 and Berroco Vintage Grapefruit 51180. The cord is Cascade 220 Superwash Merino Golden Yellow 05.

Blue/Green Adult mitts: Berroco Vintage Douglas Fir 45177 and Verde 51123

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows over 4”/10cm of stockinette stitch, knit in the round and blocked

needles 1 pair US 6/4mm circular needle with a 32” - 40” cable to work in magic loop OR dpns (or size needed to obtain gauge)

notions stitch markers, cable needle, blunt tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

skill level intermediate - there are a lot of skills used to make a mitten - tutorials for them can be found below!

skills required cast on, bind off, cables, taking increases and decreases into pattern

tutorials