With their knit-purl textures and simple lace, these mitts will make the most of the tonal variations in hand-dyed sock yarns—but they’ll look great in solid and semi-solid colors, too. They are worked in the round in fingering weight yarn.

As I developed this design, I experimented with different options for the arm, trying out a longer lace section as well as a shorter lace section followed by rings of purl rounds. In the end, I really couldn’t decide which option I liked best! And when I shared them with some friends, an equal number liked each of the options. So, unable to choose, I knit one of each and included instructions for both of them in the pattern.

You may knit one of each, as shown in the sample photos, or knit two matching mitts using either option. From the thumb gusset onwards, instructions are the same for both options.

Sizes: S and M/L

Finished (Blocked) Measurements:
Hand circumference: Size S 6 inches/15 cm unstretched at widest part of palm; Size M/L 7 inches/18 cm unstretched at widest part of palm
Length (both sizes): 11.25 inches/29 cm from cast-on to bind-off

The shaping of these mitts creates a somewhat loose, slouchy fit on the arm and a closer fit on the hand. They are intended to be worn with zero ease to 1.5 inches/4 cm of negative ease around the palm. Size S will comfortably fit a palm circumference of 6–7.5 inches/15–19 cm (measured above the thumb) and Size M/L will fit a palm circumference of 7–8.5 inches/19–22 cm (measured above thumb). If you prefer a very snug fit, consider going down a needle size.

Materials:
235 (260) yds/215 (238) m fingering weight yarn. Sample was knit with Skeinny Dipping Merino Single [100% superwash merino wool; 475yds/435 m per 114g skein]; color: Brown Butter
US #3/3.25mm needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
US #2/2.75mm needles

Notions:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn

Gauge:
27 sts/40 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using larger needle, after blocking
To save time, check gauge.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS LISTING IS FOR A KNITTING PATTERN PDF with instructions for making the mitts. It is NOT for the mitts themselves.

My patterns are written in ENGLISH. Please do not purchase my patterns if you cannot read English.