Knitted Toddler Mittens

Knitted toddler mittens are not just accessories to keep little hands warm; they're cozy companions for every outdoor adventure! With their soft, woolen fabric and adorable designs, these mittens add a touch of charm to any winter outfit. Beyond style, they provide crucial insulation against the chilly weather, ensuring that your little one stays snug while building snowmen or sledding down hills. The best part? They are durable and easy to slip on and off small wriggly fingers, making dressing up for winter playtime a breeze. So, whether it's a snowball fight or a day at the park, these knitted toddler mittens are a must-have for keeping your little explorer toasty and full of joy!

These mittens are worked flat.

Requirements:

Sirdar Crofter DK yarn (or other equivalent colour change yarn)

3.25mm and 4mm needles

Tension:

22sts = 10cm (4")

Instructions:

Make two mittens

Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 29sts

CUFF

1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end

Repeat these 2 rows 6 times more

Change to 4mm needles

HAND

1st Row: Knit, increasing in the first and last stitches (31sts)

2nd & all alternate rows: Purl

3rd Row: K14, inc in next 2sts, k15 (33sts)

5th Row: K14, inc in next st, k2, inc in next st, k15 (35sts)

7th Row: K14, inc in next st, k4, inc in next st, k15 (37sts)

9th Row: K14, inc in next st, k6, inc in next st, k15 (39sts)

11th Row: K14, inc in next st, k8, inc in next st, k15 (41sts)

12th Row: P26, turn

THUMB

K11, turn

Working on these centre 11sts only work a further 5 rows

K2tog, k2tog, k2tog, k2tog, k3tog

Cut off yarn leaving a tail. Draw a needle through these 5sts. Draw up tightly and fasten off.

TOP

With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to last 15sts left on the needle, purl 15

Continue on 30sts, - work 4 rows

SHAPE TOP

1^st Row: S1, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, k1

2^nd Row: and all following even rows – Purl

3^rd Row: S1, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, k1

5^th Row: S1, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, k1

7^th Row: S1, s1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, k1

8^th Row: Cast off purlwise. Join the thumb seam, top and side seam.

Darn away ends.