Community mittens are knit in round from the cuff up, incorporating a stranded colorwork pattern for warmth and visual interest. They are designed to provide a snug yet comfortable fit, making them ideal for everyday wear in cold weather.
The mittens begin with a stretchy 2x2 ribbed cuff, ensuring a secure fit around the wrist. After the ribbing, the colorwork section is worked in the round using stranded knitting techniques. The thumbhole is created using waste yarn, which is later removed to pick up stitches for the thumb.
Once the body of the mitten is complete, decreases shape the top, finishing with grafting for a seamless closure. The thumb is picked up and knit in the round, shaped with a simple decrease for a smooth finish.

Sizing: Adult S (Adult M, Adult L)
Finished measurements
Finished mitten circumference: 22 (25.5, 29) cm
Finished length with cuff included (adjustable): 24 (25, 26.5) cm

Materials
Yarn: DK weight yarn in at least two colors.
C1: approximately 110 (125, 145) meters.
C2: approximately 50 (70, 90) meters.
Yardage may vary if your gauge/yarn is different.
Sample used: Novita “7 brothers”, 200m/100g, 80% Wool, 20% Polyamide.
Gauge: 22 sts & 26 rounds = 10 cm in the colorwork pattern, worked on gauge needles in the round.
Needles:
3.5 mm (gauge needles), DPNs (or longer circular needle for Magic Loop technique).
3 mm DPNs (or longer circular needle for Magic Loop technique) for ribbing.
Or adjust needle size to meet gauge.
Other notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders (or scrap yarn), measuring tape.