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DESCRIPTION

These classic, convertible mitts are designed to free your fingers when you need them and keep them warm and cozy when you don’t — just (un)fold the extra long hands and thumbs as needed. Featuring all over 2x2 ribbing with subtle increasing for the thumb gusset, the Kindling Mitts make for a simple, beginner-friendly design that is straightforward and quick to knit up.

The pattern includes numbers for fingering weight and dk weight yarn, with 5 sizes from toddler through adult large.

→ Click here to download a free PDF with all the pattern details, including sizing information, yarn requirements, gauge and needles, and a full schematic.

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SIZING

Fingering weight:
SIZE 1: Toddler, 5”/12.5cm palm circumference
SIZE 2: Child, 5.75”/14.5cm palm circumference
SIZE 3: Adult S, 6.25”/15.5cm palm circumference
SIZE 4: Adult M, 7”/17.5cm palm circumference
SIZE 5: Adult L, 7.5”/19cm palm circumference

DK weight:
SIZE 1: Toddler, 4.75”/12cm palm circumference
SIZE 2: Child, 5.75”/14.5cm palm circumference
SIZE 3: Adult S, 6.5”/16.5cm palm circumference
SIZE 4: Adult M, 7.25”/18cm palm circumference
SIZE 5: Adult L, 8”/20cm palm circumference

To choose your size, measure the circumference of the palm of your hand. Pattern is written with approximately 1”/2.5cm of negative ease across the size range. For finished mitt measurements, see full schematic.

In the pattern photos, the brown mitts are fingering weight size Adult M and the grey mitts is dk weight Adult M. Both mitts are worn with 1”/2.5cm of negative ease.

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GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS

Fingering weight:
Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows over 4”/10cm in stockinette after blocking
Recommended needles: US4 (3.5mm) DPNs or 32” (80cm) circular

DK weight:
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows over 4”/10cm in stockinette after blocking
Recommended needles: US7 (4.5mm) DPNs or 32” (80cm) circular

Additional supplies: stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, darning needle

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YARN

The Kindling Mitts were designed in White Gum Wool, an ethical superfine Merino from the Tasmanian Midlands. This yarn is extremely soft and springy with a tight ply and beautiful stitch definition. Any wool or wool-blend yarn with good stitch definition and memory should work nicely for this pattern.

YARN REQUIREMENTS:

SIZE 1:
Fingering: 120 yards (110 m)
DK: 90 yards (85 m)

SIZE 2:
Fingering: 150 yards (135 m)
DK: 110 yards (100 m)

SIZE 3:
Fingering: 180 yards (165 m)
DK: 140 yards (130 m)

SIZE 4:
Fingering: 210 yards (195 m)
DK: 170 yards (155 m)

SIZE 5:
Fingering: 250 yards (230 m)
DK: 200 yards (180 m)

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SHARING

See pictures of other Kindling Mitts and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram with the hashtag #KindlingMitts. Be sure to tag @jaqcieslak too!