Knitted Matching Mittens

Knitted matching mittens are not just a delightful accessory for chilly days; they're a cozy reminder of togetherness and warmth. Whether you're sharing a pair with a friend, partner, or loved one, these snug mittens are perfect for creating special moments and staying connected during winter adventures. The colorful patterns and soft yarn add a touch of charm while keeping your hands toasty. So, grab a pair, share a smile, and enjoy the comfort of twinning in style!

Materials

• 1 x 50g ball Rowan Kid Classic.
• Small length of waste yarn in contrasting colour, (something slippery like cotton preferably).
• One set of 4 No. 8 (4 mm) needles.

Tension

Kid Classic knits to a tension of 18sts and 24 rows to 4 inches on 5mm needles.

Size matters

Width all round above thumb, 7 ins. To alter the size use larger or smaller needles as required.

Abbreviations

• yon: yarn over needle - makes an extra stitch which forms a small pattern hole when knitted on the next row.
• psso: pass the slipped stitch over. Effectively you are "knitting 2 together through back loops"
• (slip1, k1, psso is the same as ssk or "slip, slip, knit the 2 slipped sts together")

Instructions:

(Make two gloves alike)

Cast on 36 stitches, arrange evenly over 3 needles.

Join in a round, and begin fancy rib as follows:

1st round: * K3, p1, k1, p1; repeat from * 6 times to end of round.

Repeat round 1 three more times.

5th round: * Slip1, k2, then pass the slipped stitch over the 2 knitted sts; p1, k1, p1; repeat from * 6 times to end of round. [30sts]

6th round: * K1, yon, k1, p1, k1, p1; repeat from * 6 times to end of round. [36sts]

7th and 8th rounds: as 1st.

Repeat rounds 5 through 8 four times more times.

21st round: as 5th.

22nd round (increase): * K1, yon, k1, p1, yon, k1,p1; repeat from * 6 times to end of round. [42 sts]

23rd round: * K3, p1, k2, p1; repeat from * 6 times to end of round.

24th round: * K3, p1, k2tog, yon, p1; repeat from * 6 times to end of round.

25th round: * Slip1, k2, then pass the slipped stitch over the 2 knitted sts; p1, k2, p1; repeat from * 6 times to end of round. [36sts]

26th round: * K1, yon, k1; p1, yon; slip1, k1, psso; p1; repeat from * 6 times to end of round. [42 sts]

Repeat rounds 23 through 26 three times more times.

39th round: * K3, p1, k2, p1; repeat from * 5 times.

Then: k3, p1, k1. Using waste yarn, knit the last 2 sts of the round.

Slip these 2 sts back onto the left needle and knit them again using working yarn.

40th round: Begin the next round continuing with the waste yarn, and k5. Slip these 5 sts back onto the left needle and knit them again using working yarn. Then finish the round as follows: k1, yon, p1; * k3, p1, k2tog, yon, p1; repeat from * 5 times to end of round. [43sts]

41st round: Slip1, k2, then pass the slipped stitch over the 2 knitted sts; p1, k2tog, k1, p1; * slip1, k2, then pass the slipped stitch over the 2 knitted sts; p1, k2, p1; repeat from * 5 times to end of round. [36sts]

42nd round: * K1, yon, k1; p1, yon; slip1, k1, psso; p1; repeat from * 6 times to end of round. [42 sts]

Repeat rounds 23 through 26 twice more. Cast off 42 sts (not too tightly).

Work the thumb.

Go back to the waste yarn and carefully remove it, placing the resulting live sts on two double-point needles; there will be 7

sts below the opening, that look like normal sts, and aim to get 8 sts above - ensure you pick up all the loops.

Now set off working in a round; starting with the 7 sts below the opening, arrange the sts as follows: Place the first 2 sts on a needle and leave for the end of the round.

Join in the yarn and using another needle, k3, p1, then k2tog (the last of the 7 lower sts and the first of the 8 upper sts), yon, then purl the second stitch from the upper needle. This is "needle one" and has 7 sts.

Using another needle, k1, k2tog, k1. This is "needle two" and has 3 sts.

Using another needle, p1, then k2tog (the last of the 8 upper sts and the first of the two sts you left for the end of the round), p1. This is "needle three" and has 4sts. [14 sts]

1st round: * Slip1, k2, then pass the slipped stitch over the 2 knitted sts; p1, k2, p1; repeat from * once to end of round. [12sts]

2nd round: * K1, yon, k1; p1, yon; slip1, k1, psso; p1; repeat from * once to end of round. [14 sts]

3rd round: * K3, p1, k2, p1; repeat from * once to end of round.

4th round: * K3, p1, k2tog, yon, p1; repeat from * once to end of round.

5th round: as 1st.

6th round: as 2nd.

Cast off 14 thumb sts loosely.

Making up:

Sew in all ends.