Adapted from a vintage Good Housekeeping pattern, this tutorial for knit mittens is made modern with simple colors and easy-to-read instructions. Challenge yourself by knitting a pair featuring an embroidered heart for your loved one this Valentine’s Day, or any romantic occasion!
What You’ll Need:
You can also use comparable yarns such as Purl Soho Linen Quill Worsted , Knit Picks Wool of the Andes or Lion Brand Wool Ease. If you want to invest in a set of interchangeable circular needles, we like the sets from Lykke. Try the 3.5″ Set for this project.
How to Knit Mittens, Step by Step
GLOSSARY: K: Knit // P: Purl // PM: Place Marker // K1B: Knit 1 Below (increase) // SSK: Slip Slip Knit (decrease)
STEP 1: CUFF
Using the long tail method, cast on 46 (52) using US 3 circular needles. PM, join in round. Work K1