The junior version of my Christmas-themed colour work mitten is made with non-superwash wool, creating a very warm, cozy accessory coming in three sizes to fit from 4 to 10 years. Because the color work chart is the same for all sizes, I have suggested two different yarns to alter the gauge in order to size up or down the mitten. You may use a worsted weight yarn for the smallest two sizes, and an aran weight to make the larger size. To enhance the theme, you can embroider bobbles on to your finished mitten trees in different colours of fingering weight, nonsuperwash wool, or embroidery thread. I do not provide instructions on embroidery in this pattern but have included helpful tips and links on the last pattern page.

SIZES finished mitten size ranges from 7 by 18 cm (2.75 by 7 inches) to 9 by 21 cm (3.5 by 8.25 inches).

All sizes have been test knitted.

NEEDLES 100 cm/40 inch circular for magic loop or double pointed needles in size needed to get gauge (ie. 5 mm).

NOTIONS stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle, and scissors.

Gauge in stranded colorwork (in 10 cm/4 inches):
4-6 years: 25 st/26 rows
6-8 years: 22 st/23 rows
8-10 years: 21 st/ 22 rows