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Clara's Playtime Mittens - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

Name: Clara's Playtime Mittens - Knitting Pattern (PDF)
Brand: Aimee Sher Knitting Patterns
SKU: AS-018
Price: 7.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$7.00

This perfect convertible mitten knitting pattern is just the thing for play time. Whether you are 2 or 102, these mittens will fit like a dream and flap open for those perfect outdoor days when the sky is clear and the air is chilly.

This mitten is constructed cuff up, with very minimal seaming around the welt pocket opening which does not interrupt the back of hand fabric. They come with an option for thumb opening in the form of a one-step button hole.

There is an optional cord to connect the two mittens so that they can be threaded through the sleeves of a coat for your little ones, so the mittens don’t get lost when your little one inevitably wiggles them off.

The perfect convertible mittens knitting pattern for gift knitting and the holidays!

Might we suggest pairing it with colorful hand dyed yarn or handspun yarn for a special touch?

This product listing is for a PDF download with a pattern for you to make your own finished knit with. It does not include the finished product.

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Clara's Playtime Mittens - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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Pattern Details

Yarn Selection

CHOOSE SUPERWASH IF…

The intended wearer has sensitive skin.
The wearer will get them dirty easily, does not yet have a second pair of mittens.

CHOOSE NON-SUPERWASH IF…

More waterproof and wind-proof fabric is desired.
More insulation and warmth is desired, as non-superwash fibers hold more air.

Yardage

85, 115, 130 (175, 200, 225) yards / 75, 105, 120 (160, 185, 205) meters of a DK weight yarn

Sample 1

Handspun by Aimee Sher, spun from 100% Polwarth from Nest Fibers

Shown in Toddler.

Sample 2

La Bien Aimee, Merino DK (100% superwash merino 252 yd / 230 m / 115g) in “Dusk”

Shown in Adult Small.

Sample 3

Purl Soho, Knitting Yarn (100% Merino, 219 yds / 200 ms / 100 grams) in Heirloom White and Lark Brown

Shown in Adult Small.

Sample 4

Purl Soho, Knitting Yarn (100% Merino, 219 yds / 200 ms / 100 grams) in Heirloom White and Purple Prune.

Shown in Adult Large.

Notions

2 stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle

Materials

Yarn Selection

CHOOSE SUPERWASH IF…

The intended wearer has sensitive skin.
The wearer will get them dirty easily, does not yet have a second pair of mittens.

CHOOSE NON-SUPERWASH IF…

More waterproof and wind-proof fabric is desired.
More insulation and warmth is desired, as non-superwash fibers hold more air.

Yardage

85, 115, 130 (175, 200, 225) yards / 75, 105, 120 (160, 185, 205) meters of a DK weight yarn

Sample 1

Handspun by Aimee Sher, spun from 100% Polwarth from Nest Fibers

Shown in Toddler.

Sample 2

La Bien Aimee, Merino DK (100% superwash merino 252 yd / 230 m / 115g) in “Dusk”

Shown in Adult Small.

Sample 3

Purl Soho, Knitting Yarn (100% Merino, 219 yds / 200 ms / 100 grams) in Heirloom White and Lark Brown

Shown in Adult Small.

Sample 4

Purl Soho, Knitting Yarn (100% Merino, 219 yds / 200 ms / 100 grams) in Heirloom White and Purple Prune.

Shown in Adult Large.

Notions

2 stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle

Size Selection

Finished hand circumference of 5.5, 6.25, 7 (8, 8.75, 9.5) inch / 13.5, 15.5, 17.5 (20, 22, 23.5) cm to fit Toddler, Child Small, Child Large (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large).

Length of hand and thumb are both adjustable. The hand length, as written, is 4, 5, 5¾ (7, 7½, 8¼)” / 10, 12½, 14½ (17½, 19, 21) cm, measured from the end of cuff ribbing to the tip.

Choose a size with a bit of positive ease. I like to knit the children’s ones a quarter inch to half an inch longer than necessary for them to grow into it so they can be worn for two consecutive seasons.

Gauge & Needles

Gauge

22 sts and 30 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette st knit in the round, with Needle A

Needles

NEEDLE A (MAIN FABRIC)

US5 / 3.75 mm needles for working in small circumferences, such as DPN’s or long circulars for magic loop OR size to obtain gauge in Stockinette.

NEEDLE B (CUFF RIBBING)

US3 / 3.25 mm needles for working in small circumferences, such as DPN’s or long circulars for magic loop OR 2 sizes smaller than Needle A.

If working the body of the mittens with small circulars such as 8” / 20 cm circulars, an additional needle set in both sizes will be needed to work the thumb and convertible flap.

Accessibility & Formats

Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt font, black text on white background, and no italic formatting text.
Header structure tagged in main pattern for screen reader users.
All images have alt text.

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Skills Used & Credits

Skills Used

Working in the round and back and forth.
Working in small circumferences using DPN, magic loop, or other method.
Setting aside a part of a work to come back to later.
Using DPN's to work two different needle sizes and gauges for a short interval to work ribbing at the same time as the rest of the pattern.
Working increases and/or decreases at given intervals.
Mattress stitch seaming.
One-step button holes and sewing buttons.
I-cord construction.

Credits

Tech Edit: Heather Storta
Sample Knitting: Aimee Sher
Sample Knitting: Roxanne Stever
Sites Support: Symphony Chau

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