Knitted Chunky Mittens

Knitted chunky mittens are the perfect accessory for chilly days, bringing both warmth and style to your winter wardrobe. These cozy mittens are not only practical but also add a touch of charm to any outfit, making you stand out in a crowd. With their soft texture and chunky knit design, they provide a snug fit that keeps your hands toasty even on the coldest of days. Whether you're running errands or enjoying a winter wonderland, these mittens will be your reliable companion. So why not treat yourself to a pair of knitted chunky mittens and embrace the joy of staying warm and fashionable all season long!

SIZE

Adult Medium[Adult Large]

(shown in Medium)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Palm circumference: 7[8.5] inches
• Hand length: adjustable to fit.

MATERIALS

• Yarn
• Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes [50% Alpaca/50% Merino Wool; 100 yd/91 m per 100g skein]; Chocolate; 2 skeins
• Recommended needle size
• [always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
• 1 set US #8/5mm double-point needles
• OR
• 1 long US #8/5mm circular needle for magic loop
• OR
• 2 US #8/5mm circular needles for 2 circulars method

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Four approx 5/8-inch buttons or toggles
• yarn needle sized to fit through buttonholes
• Size H-8/5mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Scrap yarn

GAUGE

• 18 sts/24 rounds = 4 inches in [K2, p4] rib (after blocking)
• 16 sts/24 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette

PATTERN NOTES

Garter Stitch Worked In The Round

Round 1: Knit.

Round 2: Purl.

DIRECTIONS

Using long-tail cast-on, CO 30[36] sts. Distribute sts as you prefer and join for working in the round.

Work in Garter Stitch until work measures 4 inches from cast-on edge, ending with a knit rnd.

Establish rib pattern:

Size Medium: P2, k2, [p4, k2] to last 2 sts, p2.

Size L: K1, P4, [k2, p4] to last st, k1.

Work 5 more rounds as established in rib patt.

Place markers for thumb:

Size Medium, Right Mitten: P2, [k2, p4] three times, k1, pm, k1, p4, pm, cont in established rib patt to end of rnd.

Size Medium, Left Mitten: P2, k1, pm, k1, p4, pm, cont in established rib patt to end of rnd.

Size Large, Right Mitten: K1, P4, [k2, p4] three times, k1, pm, k1, p4, pm, cont in est rib patt to end of rnd.

Size Large, Left Mitten: K1, P4, k1, pm, k1, p4, pm, cont in established rib patt to end of rnd.

Thumb increases:

Increase rnd: Work in est rib patt to first marker, sm, kfb, p to 1 st before next marker, pfb, sm, cont in est rib patt to end of rnd. 2 sts increased.

Rnds 2-4: Work in est rib patt to first marker, sm, k1, p to next marker, sm, cont in est rib patt to end of rnd.

Rep rnds 1-4 five times more. 42[48] sts.

Next rnd: Work in est rib patt to first marker, remove marker, k1, p2, slip next 12 sts on scrap yarn for thumb, p2, remove marker, work in est rib patt to end of rnd. 30[36] sts. Pull yarn tight over gap to close it up.

Work 3 rnds in est rib patt.

Work 10 rnds in Garter Stitch.

Mitten Top

Setup round, size Medium: BO 7 sts, k until you have 16 sts on the right needle, BO rest of round. Break yarn, leaving a 12 inch tail.

Setup round, size Large: BO 9 sts, k until you have 18 sts on the right needle, BO rest of round. Break yarn, leaving a 12 inch tail.

Rejoin yarn.

With RS facing and using backwards loop cast on method, CO 7[9] sts, p across 16[18] mitt stitches, CO 7[9] sts. 30[36] sts.

Distribute sts as you prefer and join to resume working in the round.

Work 4 rnds in Garter Stitch.

Make centered buttonhole as follows:

Next rnd: Yo, k to end of rnd. 31[37] sts.

Next rnd: Slip 1 purlwise, p1, psso, p to end of rnd. 30[36] sts.

Continue in Garter Stitch until work measures 1.5[2] inches from cast-on edge or until works reaches tip of pinky finger, ending with a purl rnd.

Decrease top:

Rnd 1: [K4, k2tog] around. 25[30] sts.

Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8: Purl

Rnd 3: [K3, k2tog] around. 20[24] sts.

Rnd 5: [K2, k2tog] around. 15[18] sts.

Rnd 7: [K1, k2tog] around. 10[12] sts.

Rnd 9: [K2tog] around. 5[6] sts.

Break yarn, leaving an 18-inch tail. With yarn needle, thread yarn tail through 4[5] sts and pull to close.

Button loop:

Insert crochet hook into last st and chain 4. Attach end of chain with a slip st at top of mitten, opposite the beg of chain and fasten off.

THUMB

Return 12 held sts to needles. Distribute across needles as you prefer and join for working in the round.

Round 1: Rejoin yarn, and pick up and knit 0[1] st in crook of thumb, p12, pick up and knit 0[1] st in crook of thumb. 12[14] sts.

Rounds 2-4: Purl.

Work 8[10] rounds in Garter Stitch, or until work reaches tip of thumb, ending with a purl rnd.

Decrease round: K2tog around. 6[7] sts.

Break yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail. With yarn needle, thread yarn tail through rem sts. Pull yarn tight to close top of thumb.

FINISHING

Block.

Sew buttons to the mitts as pictured: one on the back of each mitt, centered midway between the Garter Stitch cuff and mitten top along the center rib; and one on the palm of each mitt, centered along the Garter Stitch phony seam near the cast-off edge.

Weave in all ends.