Cozy Blue Winter Mittens

Cozy Blue Winter Mittens

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in light blue and white
• Knitting needles: Size US 8 (5.0 mm)
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• RS: Right side
• WS: Wrong side
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together
• BO: Bind off

Instructions

Cuff

1. Using the light blue yarn, CO 32 sts.
2. Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 10 rows.

Main Body

3. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS) and continue with light blue yarn for 6 rows.
4. Switch to white yarn and continue in stockinette stitch for 6 more rows.
5. Switch back to light blue yarn and continue in stockinette stitch until the piece measures approximately 8 inches from the CO edge.

Shaping the Top

6. Row 1: (RS) K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog.
7. Row 2: Purl.
8. Repeat these two rows until 6 sts remain.
9. Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Thread tail through remaining sts and pull tight to close.

Thumb

10. Pick up 12 sts around the thumb opening.
11. Knit in the round for 1 inch with light blue yarn.
12. Decrease: K2tog around (6 sts remain).
13. Cut yarn, thread tail through remaining sts, and pull tight to close.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends.
• Block if desired to shape.