Spiral Mittens
Introducing the beautiful Spiral Mittens, designed with an allover geometric pattern that not only showcases your knitting skills but also keeps your hands snug and cozy. Featuring a fitted cuff and a gusseted thumb, these mittens are perfect for both style and functionality, ensuring all-day comfort and warmth during chilly weather.
This versatile pattern includes detailed instructions for creating a rounded closure at the tips of the fingers (as depicted in the images), a classic traditional mitten top, and even an option for fashionable fingerless mittens. Whether you’re looking to make a lovely gift or simply treat yourself to a warm accessory, the Spiral Mittens are sure to impress.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate. This pattern is perfect for knitters looking to enhance their skills, as it incorporates techniques such as i-cord cast on, increases, decreases, working from charts, knitting in the round, grafting, and stranded knitting.
Materials Needed
Yarn: You will need approximately 276 {322, 382} yards of fingering weight yarn in two contrasting colors. For the Main Color, plan for about 120 {140, 156} yards; and for the Contrasting Color, about 156 {182, 226} yards. Yarn used in mittens pictured:
• Knit Picks Palette (Fingering, 100% wool, 231 yards per skein)
o For Main Color: 1 skein in the Pennyroyal colorway
o For Contrasting Color: 1 skein in the Garnet Heather colorway
Needles: You'll need the appropriate size to achieve the proper gauge. For the small size, we recommend a set of 2.25mm (US 1) double pointed needles (DPNs). Be sure to check your gauge before starting to ensure a perfect fit!
With its intricate design and various options for customizing, the Spiral Mittens pattern is a wonderful project to challenge your knitting abilities while keeping your hands warm and stylish. Explore the joy of creating your very own pair of mittens this season!
