Designed for beginner knitters by magical maker Katie Rempe (Light From Lantern), First Mitts are a wonderful first project after learning how to cast on, bind off, knit and purl. These mitts are knit flat and then seamed using the Whip Stitch to create a thumb hole - no gusset!

Inspired by Katie’s podcast Knit A Spell, you can now obtain your own carefully curated First Mitts Kit like she created for James Divine on Episode 11: Jim Learns to Knit for yourself or as a gift to someone beginning they’re knitting journey thanks to my collaboration with Seattle LYS Makers’ Mercantile!

First Mitts help instill new skills and offer a finished project rather quickly to stay motivated!

The included printed pattern is full of tips for new knitters including:
• How to wind hanks of yarn
• Why to save a yarn label
• What is ‘gauge’?
• Why the fabric curls
• Blocking recommendations
• Links to video tutorials on the Whip Stitch and Weaving In Ends

Practice makes progress! First Mitts come in two sizes, making them ideal for gift giving! Try making a pair for a friend or family member. Additional mitts can include embroidery, buttons and other fun or meaningful embellishments once you are comfortable with the pattern.

Yarn
• HiKoo® Simpliworsted
55% Merino Superwash,
28% Acrylic, 17% Nylon
112 yards (103 meters) / 80 grams
• 1(1) hank / approx 70(85) yards used
• Colors shown: #33, #27, & #51

Needles & Notions
• 5.00 mm (approx. US 8) straight or circular needle
Or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle, 2 locking stitch markers

Gauge
13 sts & 21 rows = 4” in St st, blocked
Note: Superwash yarns grow when blocked.

Finished Size (after blocking)
Adult Hand Small (Large)
Before seaming (flat): 7(9)”w x 8(8)”h
After seaming (diameter): 3.5(4.5)”w x 8(8)”h
Purple (#33) sample is in Size Small
Teal (#27) sample is in Size Large

REMINDER!
Get the First Mitts pattern as part of my First Mitts Kit collaboration with Makers’ Mercantile - click here to learn more! Both the Exclusive Knit A Spell Zipper Notion Pouch & Drawstring Project Bag are also available individually!