Here are 7 knitted baby mittens patterns featuring knit stitches, rib stitches, I-cord, simple colourwork or intarsia. Patterns for mittens knitted flat are included.
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Introduction
Baby mittens are more advanced projects than baby bibs or headbands. Nonetheless, they are great yarn busters.
Mittens can be knitted from top-down or from cuff down. But there are more mittens knitted in the round than knitted flat. So, it is also a good way to learn knitting in the round with a mitten project.
I have tried knitting in the round using double-pointed needles and I am not a fan. I prefer using the magic loop technique with one long circular needle or 2 long circular needles.
By using 2 long circular needles, I can also knit both mittens at the same time. Knitting 2 mittens at the same time rather than one at a time mean that I will make 2 identical mittens and finish them at the same time. Avoid the second mitten syndrome.
The shape of mittens is quite straightforward, there isn’t much one can vary. The type of yarn one can use is also limited. So, the only creativity one can exercise is with colour and textures.
The collection here reflects that.
Patterns Knitted in the Round
Infant mittens knitting pattern
Purlsoho always offers really good patterns and knitting ideas. These infant mittens are attached together with i-cord so that they don’t lose each other. 2 rows of colours against a background of white make up the basic and understated look. The colour is then repeated at the bind-off row. A simple way to create a look. I like.
The free web-based pattern at Purlsoho.com
Baby Mitts in 3 colours by Susan B. Anderson
Make 3 different mittens with the same 3 colours. This will certainly cut the boredom. It is fascinating how different the same mittens can look in different colours, blocks of colours and colour stripes.
The free PDF pattern at Ravelry.com
Sintti mittens
This pair of mittens spots a mock honeycomb stitch. It is one of my favorite stitch patterns and is quite easy to achieve. Knitted in the round with a long cuff that is folded over.
The free web-based pattern at novitaknits.com. Scroll down and click on Pattern instructions.
Patterns for Mittens Knitted Flat
If you absolutely hate knitting in the round, there are patterns that are knitted flat.
Garter Stitch Ridge Baby Mittens Knitting Pattern
All the patterns before this one all use stockinette stitch with colourwork. This one uses a few purl rows to create a wide garter.
The free web-based pattern at Marianna’s website.
Lacy Faux Cable Baby Mitten
This pair of mittens are knitted flat. The little cable is actually a twisted stitch, hence the name faux cable mittens.
Knitted using DK yarn on 3.25mm and 4mm needles. There are 4 sizes: large preemie, newborn, 0-3 months and 6 months.
Free web-based pattern at Marianna’s website.
Baby Mittens Knitting Pattern Video Tutorials
Baby knits are such quick projects with simple straightforward instructions. Here are some baby mittens patterns in audiovisual format.
Newborn to 3-month Knitted Mittens Knitting Pattern
No Scratches Baby Mittens Knitting Pattern
There is no sound for this video. Written instructions are displayed at the top of the video.
We have come to the end of this post. I hope you found what you are looking for. Did you knit any of the patterns listed here? How did it go? Let me know by leaving a comment.
Happy knitting!
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