Muskoka Mittens

Discover the perfect project to elevate your knitting skills with this beautiful mitten pattern, designed specifically for adventurous beginners seeking a delightful challenge. This design features simple yet stunning stitch patterns and shaping techniques that will help you gain confidence in your knitting abilities. The eye-catching garter eyelet cuff and charming button details add a touch of femininity, while the combination of a cozy slip-stitch pattern and soft alpaca yarn guarantees that these mittens will keep your hands warm and comfortable during chilly days.

Sizes:

Available in Women's Small (Medium, Large), ensuring a great fit for everyone.

Finished Measurements:

Palm circumference: 6½ (7½, 8½) inches

Cuff circumference (unstretched): 5 (5½, 6) inches

Length: 10¼ (10¾, 11¼) inches, providing ample coverage.

Yarn Requirements:

This lovely pattern calls for sport weight yarn, with yardage needs of 220 (260, 310) yards, depending on the size you choose.

The sample size Small is crafted in Sweet Paprika Cambiata (64% alpaca, 36% wool; 50g/130yds), using 100 (100, 150) grams in the beautiful Maritime colorway.

Needles:

You will need a set of double-pointed needles in size 3 (3.25 mm) to achieve the perfect stitch definition.

Essential Notions:

To make this project seamless, gather a stitch marker, 2 removable split-ring stitch markers, a stitch holder or waste yarn, a yarn needle, and 4 buttons (3/8" or 9mm).

Gauge Information:

For best results, aim for a gauge of 14 stitches and 26 rows = 2 inches in garter stitch, when worked flat. When transitioning to the Whelk Pattern, your gauge should be 15 stitches and 30 rows = 2 inches, working in the round.

Start your knitting journey with these stylish and practical mittens that are not only perfect for personal use, but also make fantastic handmade gifts for your friends and family. Whether you're a novice looking to enhance your skills, or an experienced knitter seeking a quick and enjoyable project, this mitten pattern is the ideal choice for everyone!