In need of a last minute gift? These DK weight mitts are quick and satisfying to knit up in a range of sizes to fit every hand.
As the Garter Stitch Mitts are a free pattern you can add it to your Ravelry library directly from the Garter Stitch Mitts Ravelry pattern page
Perfect for learning short rows, these simple garter stitch, fingerless, mitts are knit flat and shaped with short rows. Choose to finish them with either a simple seam or by grafting. Sizing is included from little kid through to adult large, so the whole family can match!
If you are looking for ways to use up your leftovers, these mitts are perfect. Several sizes use less than 50g of yarn, meaning you can get creative with your stash and knit something satisfying without the expense of new yarn. Fingerless mitts make a great gift for any age, ensuring toasty hands that can move with ease.
Build your skills by following the links to our clear step-by-step tutorials.
24 sts and 48 rows (24 garter ridges) = 4” / 10cm in garter stitch
5 sizes from little kid to adult large
little kid[big kid, adult small, adult medium, adult large]
little kid[big kid, adult small, adult medium, adult large] To fit hand length of approx: 4.5[5.5, 6.25, 7.5, 9]” / 11.5[14, 15.5, 19, 22.5]cm To fit knuckle circumference of approx: 5.5[6.5, 7, 8, 9]” / 14[16.5, 17.5, 20, 22.5]cm Shown in adult small
DK weight yarn
70[95, 120, 165, 220] yds / 60[90, 110, 150, 200]m
Shown in
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK (100% wool, 246 yds / 225m, 100g) in challister
Stranded Dyeworks Superwash BFL DK (100% wool, 120 yds / 109m, 50g) in Archive
US 5 / 3.75mm needles, straight or circular needles 24” / 60cm or longer
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