The World's Simplest Mittens
Sometimes winter catches you by surprise, leaving you in urgent need of cozy mittens! These mittens are not just a practical solution; they're also a perfect quick knit project and a blank canvas for your creative knitting experiments. If you’re a beginner looking to make your very first pair, don’t miss our detailed tutorial, Let’s Knit a Super Simple Mitten, which will guide you through each step of the process.
Yarn Requirements:
- Fingering weight: 140 (160, 210, 260, 300) yards
- DK weight: 100 (120, 160, 190, 220) yards
- Worsted weight: 90 (100, 130, 160, 200) yards
- Chunky weight: 70 (80, 120, 150, 190) yards
(The samples displayed are crafted in various gorgeous yarns, including Madelinetosh Tosh DK in ‘tomato’, SweetGeorgia Superwash Worsted in ‘juicebox’, Rainbow Heirloom Sweater in ‘princess rockstar’, and Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted in ‘spanish coin’.)
Needle Sizes:
- Fingering: US #0 / 2mm and US #2 / 2.75mm
- DK: US #3 / 3.25mm and US #5 / 3.75mm
- Worsted: US #5 / 3.75mm and US #7 / 4.5mm
- Chunky: US #6 / 4mm and US #8 / 5mm
For your knitting convenience, you can use double-pointed needles (DPNs) in both sizes or long circular needles for the magic loop technique, depending on what works best for you to achieve the correct gauge.
If you're looking for a suggested yarn for your DK weight mittens, we’ve included a selection below to spark your inspiration. Dive into your knitting adventure and stay warm this winter with these delightful handmade mittens!
