This pattern is available on Ravelry . Knitted in the round in squishy DK, these mittens are just the thing to keep little hands warm. Sizes Small (Medium, Large, Extra-Large) To fit hand circumference: 6 (6½, 7¼, 8) in {15 (16.5, 18.5, 20.5) cm} Actual mitten circumference: 6¼ (7, 7¾, 8¼) in {16 (17.5, 19.5, 21) cm} Length from cuff to fingertips: 8½ (9, 10, 11) in {21.5 (22.5, 25, 27.5) cm} Skills Casting on, knit, purl, knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, grafting (Kitchener stitch) or three-needle bind-off method Yarn Fyberspates Vivacious DK (100% superwash merino; 115g skeins) Lundy Island (815) 1 x 115g skein for all sizes Shown in size Small worn by Emily (age 9). Also shown in Slate (813), size Medium; and Peacock (809), size Large. Needles and Accessories 1 set 3.25mm {US 3/UK 10} DPNs or your preferred needles for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size needed to get correct gauge Stitch markers Waste yarn Gauge 24 sts and 36 rounds to 4in {10cm} over st st in the round using 3.25mm needles, after washing and blocking 23 sts and 38 rounds to 4in {10cm} over texture stitch pattern in the round using 3.25mm needles after washing and blocking Pattern Notes A tighter than normal gauge has been used for these mittens, to give a denser, more durable fabric. Although hand and thumb lengths are given, it is well worth checking as children's hands do vary in size. The thumb gussets are set up differently on the left- and right-handed mittens – ensure you work one of each.
