Unspun Roving Mittens Knitting Pattern Download

Description

To keep her toddler’s hands warm in the winter, this designer knitted cozy mittens with unspun roving and then fulled them slightly for added warmth. She made a pair for herself as well.

Finished Size: Infant: 6″ long x 5 ½” hand circumference, before fulling; 5 ½” long x 5 ½” hand circumference, after fulling. Women’s small: 9 ½” long x 9″ hand circumference, before fulling; 8″ long x 8 ½” hand circumference, after fulling.
Yarn: About 1 oz for the infant’s mittens, or 3 oz for the women’s size, of Northern Lights 100% wool top in the Violets or Lollipops colorway from Louet North America. The top is sold in ½-pound (225g) bags. (This will give you plenty to sample with, and you will still have enough left over to make a couple pairs of mittens.)
Gauge: On larger needles. Infant: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4″ in St st, before fulling. Women’s small: 14 sts and 21 rows = 4″ in St st, before fulling.
Needles: Sizes 0 (2mm) and 3 (3.5mm) (infant) or sizes 6 (4mm) and 8 (5mm) (adult). Sets of 5 dpn.
Notions: Stitch holders; stitch markers. Fulling Materials Bubble wrap, 8 ½” x 11″ piece; wool-safe detergent; hot and cold water; rubber gloves; tubs; towel.
Originally Published: Interweave Felt 2007