Knitted Two Color Bulky Mittens For Children
These Knitted Two Color Bulky Mittens for children are not only adorable but also cozy and practical for keeping little hands warm during the cold months. The contrasting colors add a fun and playful touch that kids will love. Made with high-quality yarn, these mittens are not only soft but also durable to withstand the energy of active children. Whether they're building a snowman or having a snowball fight, these mittens will keep their hands toasty and stylish. Perfect for a day out in the snow or just for showing off a cute winter accessory, these mittens are sure to be a hit with both kids and parents alike.
Materials:
100 grams bulky weight wool (MC)
Small amount contrasting color yarn (CC)
Size 4 US (3.5 mm) double pointed needles - set of 4
stitch holder
tapestry needle
Gauge:
28 sts=4 inches in St st
Fabric will be very dense.
Instructions
Right Mitten
With MC, CO 34 sts. Join and mark beg of round.
Work 14 rounds in K1, P1 rib.
Thumb Increase
Next round: Knit
Next round: K20, M1, k1, M1, k to end of round
Next round: Knit
Next round: K20, M1, k3, M1, knit to end of round
Next round: Knit
Next round: K20, M1, k5, M1, knit to end of round - 40 sts
Palm
Knit 4 rounds.
Next round: K20, place next 7 sts on a stitch holder, CO 7 sts to replace sts on holder, knit to end of round.
Knit 3 rounds.
Next round: K2 with MC, k1 with CC, (k3MC, k1CC) to last st, k1MC.
Next round: (k1MC, k1CC) to end of round
Next round: (k1CC, k3MC) to end of round
Next round: (k1MC, k1CC) to end of round.
Next round: k2MC, k1CC, (k3MC, k1CC) to last st, k1MC.
Next round: (k1MC, k1CC) to end of round
Next round: (k1CC, k3MC) to end of round.
Break off contrast yarn.
K 8 rounds.
Decrease Top
Next round: K1, k2tog tbl (through back loop), k14, k2tog, k2, k2tog tbl, k14, k2tog, k1
Next round: Knit
Next round: k1, k2tog tbl, k12, k2tog, k2, k2tog tbl, k12, k2tog, Kk1
Next round: Knit Continue to decrease in this manner until 12 sts remain. K one round. Divide sts evenly on two needles and graft top.
Thumb
Knit the 7 sts off stitch holder, then pick up 7 sts evenly around the hole for the thumb.
Divide on 3 needles and knit 14 rounds.
K2tog around.
Cut yarn, leaving along tail. Thread through tapetry neelde and draw yarn through rem 7 sts and pull up. Cut yarn leaving a tail 6 inches long. (You can use this to reinforce the thumb hole from the inside of the mitten.)
Left Mitten
Work the same as Right Mitten but begin the thumb increase after 13 stitches instead of 20.