Nefarious Mittens
Introducing the Nefarious Mittens – the ideal knitting project for cozy winter afternoons! These mittens are intricately designed with an allover geometric pattern and feature a fitted cuff and a gusseted thumb, ensuring that they are snug, stylish, and comfortable for all-day wear. The unique construction of these mittens keeps your hands warm while providing flexibility, making them perfect for everyday use or outdoor activities.
Follow our detailed instructions for creating a rounded closure at the tips of the fingers (as shown in the pictures), or opt for a more traditional mitten top. If you prefer a more breathable option, we also include a guide for crafting fingerless mittens, so you can enjoy the look of mittens without sacrificing dexterity.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate. This pattern incorporates a variety of knitting techniques, including i-cord cast on, increases, decreases, and working from charts. You’ll also practice knitting in the round, grafting, and stranded knitting, making this pattern a fantastic way to expand your knitting skills while creating a beautiful accessory.
Materials Needed:
Yarn: You'll need approximately 276 {322, 382} yards of fingering weight yarn in two colors. Specifically, you'll need 120 {140, 156} yards of your Main Color and 156 {182, 226} yards of your Contrasting Color.
Yarn used for the mittens shown in the pictures:
• Knit Picks Palette (Fingering, 100% wool, with 231 yards per skein)
o For Main Color: 1 skein (in the Pennyroyal colorway)
o For Contrasting Color: 1 skein (using Garnet Heather colorway for small sizes, or Black colorway for larger sizes)
Needles: Use the size that allows you to achieve the proper gauge.
• For small mittens, you will need a set of [insert specific needle sizes here, e.g., US 1 or 2 (2.25mm or 2.75mm)]. Adjustments may be needed depending on your preferred tension.
Create your own pair of stylish Nefarious Mittens today and enjoy the warmth and comfort they provide! Perfect as gifts or adorable additions to your winter wardrobe, this pattern is not only functional but also a true delight to knit. Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your knitting repertoire by diving into this enchanting project!
