Three Wishes

Discover the charm of our stranded mitten pattern, designed with beautifully mirrored motifs for both the right and left hands. Each mitten features a unique pattern on the palms, creating a delightful contrast. This pattern is knit from the cuff up and includes charming corrugated ribbing, as well as a cleverly designed thumb gusset for added comfort. The finishing touch is achieved by skillfully grafting a small number of stitches together at the top, giving your mittens a polished look.

To embark on this knitting adventure, you will need fingering weight yarn in two contrasting colors. You’ll require approximately 150 yards (137 meters) of your main color and around 135 yards (123 meters) of the contrast color. Don’t worry—two skeins of the recommended yarn will yield more than enough material to knit not one but two pairs of lovely mittens! Along with your yarn, gather three stitch markers, a yarn needle for weaving in those pesky ends, and a length of waste yarn to hold your thumb stitches while you finish the rest of your project.

This mitten pattern is perfect for knitters who are comfortable knitting and purling in the round with two colors. You should also know how to read and work from a colorwork chart and perform directional increases (specifically m1L and m1R). Finally, a basic understanding of grafting using Kitchener stitch will ensure a seamless finish. Upon completion, your mittens will boast impressive final dimensions: a cuff circumference of 7.5 inches (19 cm) and a total length of 8.75 inches (22.25 cm).

Whether you’re looking to keep your hands warm during chilly weather or gift a pair to a loved one, this stranded mitten pattern combines both functionality and style. Dive into this knit today and showcase your creativity with these exquisite mittens!