Knitted Textured Mitten
The knitted textured mitten is not just your ordinary accessory - it's a cozy little piece of art for your hands! The beautifully crafted design and intricate textures of these mittens make them both stylish and functional. Imagine slipping your hands into these soft, warm wonders on a chilly day - it's like giving your fingers a hug! With a touch of charm and a whole lot of warmth, these mittens are sure to become your new favorite cold-weather companions. So go ahead, treat yourself to a pair and let your hands experience the ultimate in cozy comfort!
Materials: 80-150yds bulky weight (size 5) yarn, size 8 (5mm) dpn or circular needles(for magic loop method), yarn needle, stitch marker, cable needle
Stitch Key
- K – knit P – purl
- M1 – make 1 increase sts – stitches
- k2tog – knit 2 together ssk – slip slip knit decrease
Gauge: appx 3.5sts x 6rows per inch GAUGE IS IMPORTANT! SWATCH FIRST!
Sizes – toddler, child, teen/ladies, men
Notes – These mittens are NOT left and right specific so make 2 of the below instructions. There are no notations for left-handed knitters because these are ambidextrous.
Aaron Stitch Pattern
Round 1 – knit around
Round 2 – k1p1 around
Round 3 – knit around
Round 4 – p1k1 around
Aaron Mitten Free Knitting Pattern
Wrist
Cast on 22(26, 30, 34)sts. Join in the round. Place beginning of round marker.
K1P1 ribbing for 12(16, 20, 20) rounds
Hand
From here begin working in Aaron stitch pattern
Round 1 – m1, k11(13, 15, 17) m1, k11(13, 15, 17) [26(30, 34, 36)sts]
Round 2 – work in Aaron Stitch Pattern around
Repeat round two 1 more time for teen/ladies, and 2 more times for men size
Thumb Gusset
Round 3 – m1, work 2, m1, work in pattern around. 28(32, 36, 40)sts
Round 4 – work in pattern around
Round 5 – m1, work 4, m1, work in pattern around. 30(34, 38, 42)sts
Continue increasing thumb in pattern until there are 6(8, 10, 12)sts thumb sts.
After the last increase round place thumb sts on a stitch holder or spare yarn and remover marker. 24(28, 32, 36)sts
Hand
cast on 1, pm, cast on 1, work in pattern 11(13, 15, 17),pm, Work in pattern 12(14, 16, 18). 26(30, 34, 38)sts
Work in Work in pattern for 12(16, 20, 24) rounds
Decrease
Round 1 – [k1, ssk, Work in pattern to 3sts before marker, k2tog, k1] repeat [to] once more. 22(26, 30, 34)sts
Round 2 – work in pattern around
Repeat round 1 and 2 until you have 12(12, 12, 16) sts left ending after a round 1.
Kitchener stitch the remaining sts.
Thumb
Pick up 4sts along the cast on edge, place the sts on the stitch holder on your needles. 10(12, 14, 16)sts
Work in stockinette for 8(10, 12, 14) rounds.
Next Round – k2tog around 5(6, 7, 8)sts
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving 8-10ins to weave ends. Thread the yarn through your remaining sts and cinch closed.
Weave in all ends, make another mitten for your other hand, and enjoy your toasty warm hands.