These quick mittens feature three patterns that are all cozy and stylish.
Two 2-hour classes
Skills needed:
The ability to knit and purl is required.
Skills learned:
- knitting with double-pointed needles
- right and left slanted increases
- one-row buttonhole
- creating a thumb gusset
Materials:
- 150 yards worsted weight yarn
- set of US#6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles
- set of US#4 (3.5mm) double-pointed needles
- optional: 6-10 small buttons
- copy of the Building Block Mittens pattern, available here
Note: We recommend options 1 or 2 for first-time mitten knitters