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Pattern Mittens for the family * 4 sizes included *

Want to try stranded knitting but not sure where to begin? These cozy motif mittens are the perfect introduction to colorwork knitting!

Designed for advanced beginners, this mitten pattern includes 9 fun charts that add just enough colorwork to keep things interesting without feeling overwhelming. Best of all — the mittens are knit on straight needles, so there’s no need to manage double pointed needles.

Choose from adorable motifs including snowflakes, reindeer, whales, sailboats, hearts, sheep, trees, dolls, and bunnies to create personalized mittens for kids and adults alike.

These mittens are also a great stash-busting project and perfect for using up leftover yarn.

✨ Included Motif Charts:

Pine Tree
Reindeer
Doll
Sheep
Snowflake
Rabbit
Heart
Sailboat
Whale

Why You’ll Love This Pattern:

Great beginner-friendly stranded knitting project
Knit flat on straight needles
9 mix-and-match motif charts included
Perfect for gifts and stash yarn
Fun for both children and adults

Format:

Pattern #18
PDF download only (no physical item will be shipped)
Written in ENGLISH using standard knitting terms

Skill Level:

Advanced Beginner

Sizes Included:

Child Small (2–4 years)
Child Medium (6–8 years)
Child Large (10–12 years)
Women’s

Yarn Requirements (Worsted Weight):

Main Color

115 (140, 165, 190) yards

Contrast Color

30 yards (all sizes)

Additional Contrast Color

(Doll, Sheep & Sailboat motifs only)
10 yards

Gauge:

5.5 stitches = 1”

Needles & Notions:

US #4 & #5 straight needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
2 small stitch holders
2 stitch markers

Perfect For:

Learning stranded/colorwork knitting
Handmade winter gifts
Holiday knitting
Using leftover yarn
Matching family mittens

Thank you for looking & happy knitting, Melinda

Two-needle mittens with intarsia motif

Sizes:
Child Sm (2-4 yrs), Med (6-8 yrs), Lrg (10-12 yrs)
& Women’s

Worsted wt yarn:
MC 115(140-165-190) yds
CC 30 yds all sizes
doll, sheep & sailboat: 10 yds for 3rd color

Gauge: 5 1/2 sts= 1”

Needles:
straight needles #4 & #5 OR size to obtain gauge
2 sm st holders & 2 st markers

Charts Included 9 motifs including; pine tree, reindeer, doll, sheep, snowflake, rabbit, heart, sailboat, and whale.

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