Waiting for Winter Mittens & Fingerless Mitts

**Little Waiting for Winter Mittens: A Fun and Fast Knitting Pattern for Everyone** Introducing the **Little Waiting for Winter Mittens**, a delightful knitting pattern designed by Susan B. Anderson. This pattern is perfect for creating adorable mittens in little sizes, making it a great addition to your knitting collection. In our latest blog post, you can discover the knitting journey behind the striped Noro Kureyon mittens showcased in the second photo. For a deeper dive into this creative process, check out the blog post [here](http://susanbanderson.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-pair-and-spare-mitten-story.html). This knitting pattern features a fun and fast design that is perfect for knitters of all skill levels. Utilizing worsted weight yarn, it serves as the go-to pattern for crafting perfectly fitting mittens for family members of all ages. The lightweight construction ensures comfort while offering style. The **Little Waiting for Winter Mittens** pattern requires approximately 100 yards of yarn for the small size, 150 yards for the medium, and 200 yards for the large mittens. Additionally, if you're interested in making fingerless mitts, they require even less yarn, making them a fantastic quick project. Our samples were creatively knit using Noro Kureyon, Freshisle Fibers Suffolk Wool with a delightful watermelon striping effect, and even my own handspun yarn sourced from Dyeabolical Yarns and Fiber. For your convenience, we also provide suggested substitute yarns below. The pattern features clear and straightforward instructions ideal for both beginner and experienced knitters. One of the highlights is the thumb gusset increase, which is skillfully executed using a simple backward loop cast-on technique. To make it easier for you to master this technique, there's an excellent video tutorial available by Paula of the Knitting Pipeline, which you can watch [here](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DqvG3LoYiI). Get ready to elevate your knitting game this winter with the **Little Waiting for Winter Mittens** pattern—your new favorite project that brings warmth and joy to your loved ones. Whether making mittens for kids or adults, you’ll find that this versatile pattern is sure to become a staple in your crafting routine. Happy knitting!