This simple project is perfect for new knitters to practice all the essentials of knitting: casting on, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, ribbing, binding off and mattress stitch.

This pattern is used as a teaching aid at our beginner knitting classes at YAK in Brighton.

Kits including everything needed to make the mitts are available from YAK and make the perfect gift for an aspiring knitter!

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