Two-Needle Mittens-Child

A knitting pattern for a child's mitts employing 2-needle construction, with articulated thumb, can be adapted to 4-needles has a slender, more elegant fit with longer cuff; may be embellished by using novelty yarns in cuff.

Suggested Yarns: worsted weight yarns such as Galway, Cascade 220, Classic Alpaca, Koigu Kersti, Malabrigo, Karaoke, Skye Tweed, Nature Spun, Lamb’s Pride, Encore

Finished Size: SM(MED, LG), to fit hands measuring 4-5”(5-6”, 6-7”) around palm

Yarn Requirements: 90(120, 150) yards of DK or light worsted weight yarn

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Needles: size 6US (4mm) or size to achieve gauge