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Cozy Hand‑Knit Pink Mittens — Free Chunky Yarn Pattern & Easy Step‑by‑Step Guide

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Make a pair of warm, cheerful pink mittens quickly using chunky yarn and 5 mm (U.S. 8) needles. This free pattern includes materials, tension/gauge, and clear step‑by‑step instructions for both left and right mittens, including thumb shaping and finishing. Ideal for a quick winter knit or a handmade gift.

These charming mittens are soft, warm and worked in an easy box pattern with K2, P2 ribbing at the cuff. Follow the sequence below for the left mitten, then repeat as directed for the right mitten.

Cozy Hand‑Knit Pink Mittens — Free Chunky Yarn Pattern & Easy Step‑by‑Step Guide

Materials: 1 ball chunky type yarn.

Knitting Needles: Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) or whichever needles you require to produce the tension given below.

Tension/Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

Instructions:

Left Mitt: Cast on 34 sts.

Row 1 (RS): K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
Repeat these 2 rows (K2, P2 ribbing) for 2 ins (6 cm), ending on a 2nd row.

Box Pattern:
Row 1: *K2, P2. Rep from * to end.
Row 2: as Row 1.
Row 3: *P2, K2. Rep from * to end.
Row 4: as Row 3.
These four rows form the box pattern.

Work 4 rows box pattern. **

Shape thumb:
1st row: Work 15 sts in pattern. (M1. K1) twice. Pattern to end of row.
2nd and alternate rows: Work in pattern but purl the thumb stitches.
3rd row: Pattern 15 sts. M1. K3. M1. Pattern to end of row.
5th row: Pattern 15 sts. M1. K5. M1. Pattern to end of row.
7th row: Pattern 15 sts. M1. K7. M1. Pattern to end of row.
9th row: Pattern 15 sts. M1. K9. M1. Pattern to end of row. (44 sts)

11th row: Pattern 27. Turn. Cast on 1 st. P13 (including cast on st). Turn. Cast on 1 st. K14.

*** Beginning with a purl row, work 9 rows in stocking st.

Next row: (K2tog) 7 times. Break yarn. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew thumb seam. With RS of work facing, join yarn to last st on right hand needle. Pick up and knit 2 sts at base of thumb. Work pattern across sts on left hand needle — 34 sts.

Continue even until work from top of ribbing measures 6 ins [15 cm], ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape top:
1st row: K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Pattern 11. K2tog. K2. Sl1. K1. psso. Pattern 11. K2tog. K1.

2nd and alternate rows: Pattern (no shaping).
3rd row: K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Pattern 9. K2tog. K2. Sl1. K1. psso. Pattern 9. K2tog. K1.

Continue in this manner, decreasing 2 sts between decreases every alternate row until 18 sts remain. Cast off purlwise. Sew top and side seam.

Right Mitt: Work from ** to ** as given for Left Mitt.

Shape thumb:
1st row: Pattern 18. (M1. K1) twice. Pattern to end of row.
2nd and alternate rows: Work in pattern but purl across thumb sts.
3rd row: Pattern 18. M1. K3. M1. Pattern to end of row.
5th row: Pattern 18. M1. K5. M1. Pattern to end of row.
7th row: Pattern 18. M1. K7. M1. Pattern to end of row.
9th row: Pattern 18. M1. K9. M1. Pattern to end of row. (44 sts)

11th row: Pattern 30. Turn. Cast on 1 st. P13 (including cast on st). Turn. Cast on 1 st. Pattern 14. Work from *** to *** as given for Left Mitt.

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