What could be easier than casting on and counting ridges until you have completed an adorable, squishy garter stitch mitten? Nothing much! This bulky yarn mitten pattern is one of my favorites because it is incredibly quick to knit, it fits so well and it’s so easy to memorize. I’ve provided five sizes from toddler to adult-large. That should cover most anyone from babies, kids, teens to adults. You can, of course, easily modify the lengths of the cuffs, hands, and thumbs to suit your preferences. There is something so classic, cozy and old-fashioned about these Counting Ridges Mittens. I know you will fall in love with knitting, gifting and wearing them.

Let the mitten-knitting season begin!

Size: Toddler (child, adult-small, adult-medium, adult-large). Sized to fit a 5 (6, 7, 8, 9)-inch hand-circumference measured around the knuckles on the hand.

Yarn: Barrett Wool Co. Wisconsin Woolen Spun Bulky Twist (100% American Wool, bulky weight 2-ply, 185 yards/114 grams), 1 skein or smaller amounts provided in kits for specific sizes.

Needles: US size 10 double-pointed-needles, set of four needles, OR size to obtain gauge.

Gauge:
3.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
About 4 garter ridges per inch

Materials:
1 detachable stitch marker and 1 stitch marker to go on the needle
Scrap Yarn to hold thumb stitches
Ruler or tape measure
Yarn needle
Scissors