Multi-colored mittens on 5 knitting needles. How to knit mittens: detailed instructions with photographs. How to tie a thumb

For work we will need:
- White yarn
- Red yarn
- Knitting needles (5 pieces)
- Hook (for casting on loops on fingers and to hide unnecessary ends)
- Pin
- Scissors

Pay attention! Wool is very suitable for mittens, then the mittens will be very warm, but the white color may lose its snow-white over time. If you want to focus on warmth, take wool; if you want to focus on snow-white, acrylic or synthetics are better.

Let's start knitting with.
We cast on loops on two knitting needles depending on the size of the hand and the thickness of the thread.

We knit the first row with a 3x3 elastic band, immediately distributing it onto the knitting needles so that each has the same number of loops (this is very important, since the pattern is supposed to be on the edges of the mitten).

Having finished the first row, we continue to knit the elastic on the next knitting needle (not turning the fabric back, but closing the circle so that the knitting is in the round).

We continue to knit the elastic band.

For beauty, you can introduce a red thread, knitting a couple of rows with it.

When you are satisfied with the length of the elastic, start knitting the fabric with only facial loops.

It's time to move on to the pattern on the mittens (you can immediately after the elastic band, or a few rows later). To do this, consider the pattern itself:

I wanted to place the braid closer to the edges of the hand, and distribute the outer patterns along the edges of the mitten. Thus, so that a lot of red thread was not wasted on unnecessary loops, I rewound some of it onto cardboard so that I could use it to knit one edge of the mitten, while the main skein would go to the pattern of the braid and the other edge.

We begin to knit the edge with a small uterine thread. A little help: To prevent the threads from getting tangled, this skein fits very conveniently into an already knitted elastic band and does not interfere with knitting the main pattern.

We knit the main pattern (braid and edge of the mitten) with a large skein.

We continue to knit the mitten to the base of the thumb, as shown in the photo. Here we will leave loops for knitting the thumb of the mitten.

In place of the thumb, about ten loops (look at the thread, you may have a different number of loops) must be left on the pin.

Knit them in place of the stitches you left on the pin.

Yes, of course, many people cast on the loops directly onto the knitting needle, thus avoiding unnecessary knots, but this is very difficult for me, and no matter how hard I try, I can’t manage to cast on the loops right next to the main stitches. Thus, this option turned out to be the easiest and most understandable for me.

Continue knitting the mitten to the tip of the little finger.

We begin to close the mitten.
To do this, the last loop of the knitting needle must be placed between the first and second loop of the next knitting needle. Knit two loops at once.
More details: I put the first loop on the hook.

I put the last loop from the knitting needle in place of the loop placed on the hook.

I knit two loops with one.

We knit a finger.
Transfer the loops cast on a pin to a knitting needle.

Using a crochet hook, cast on the stitches onto the knitting needles. Usually they cast on the same number of loops as there were on the pin, but I find it uncomfortable to wear mittens with such fingers, so I always add a couple of loops on the sides of the fingers, this way the thumb will move more freely in the mitten.

The cast-on loops on the thumb look like this:

We knit a finger. After a few rows, we begin to decrease the stitches so that the finger of the mitten is not large (constantly trying on the mitten to control the width of the thumb). The loops are decreased in the same way as we decreased the edges of the mitten: two loops are swapped and knitted with one loop. Thus, the reduction of loops is not noticeable, and the canvas turns out beautiful.

When you reach the end of your finger, there will be very few loops left.

Cut the thread, leaving about 5 cm, and thread it through the remaining loops.

Tighten the thread, hiding the end. Fasten the thread, cut.

You knit the second mitten in exactly the same way, the only thing, keep in mind that you are knitting it on the other hand. The pattern and finger must be knitted on the other side of the mitten.

I hope this detailed tutorial will help you create beautiful mittens that will keep you warm all winter long! Wear it with pleasure and don’t let your hands get cold!

Hi all!
I continue to promote knitting mittens in this way, because it is a comfortable finger, especially for children wearing socks, and it is convenient to knit.
This is the easy way. Having knitted a pair of three mittens in this way, you will be surprised that at first it seemed difficult.

These mittens are knitted from different sizes of yarn with the addition of mohair. They asked me to make a MK for this thickness. That's why they are "not very good".

Mittens or knitted mittens have been known to people for many centuries. For our northern latitudes with long winters warm clothes for the hands were very useful. Men's mittens were strict and short, while women's were distinguished by intricate patterns and fine knitting. And today, colorful mittens are worn not only by little children, but also by the most picky urban fashionistas.

How to knit mittens correctly

Knitting mittens on 5 knitting needles

Knitting on 5 needles requires knowledge of small nuances:

When done correctly, you will end up with a neat, uniform tube of knitted fabric. This is how socks, mittens, gloves or hats are knitted. You can learn more about knitting hats, as well as knitting a beret yourself, in another section.

First, let's master simple knitting of women's mittens and only after that we will move on to pictures or patterns.

Knitting begins with an elastic band:

• For the elastic, you need to choose thinner knitting needles than for the main fabric. Take 2 knitting needles from the set and cast on 20 stitches. On another pair of needles, cast on the next 20 stitches. Pay special attention to the thread tension between the two pairs of needles.

Main part:

• Distribute the stitches onto 4 knitting needles and start knitting with a pattern of 2 knit stitches by 2 purl stitches. Knit an elastic band as long as you think is sufficient for your mittens.
• After this, move on to other knitting needles and a knitting pattern using stockinette stitch.
• Work in satin stitch up to your thumb. In place of the hole in the first knitting needle, knit 7-8 loops with a thread of a contrasting color. This will be a kind of marker. Then we will return to it.
• Continue knitting in stockinette stitch to the end of your index finger. After this you need to start decreasing the loops. To do this, you need to knit together the last loop of the first and the first loop of the second knitting needle. The same must be done with the loops of the third and fourth knitting needles.
• Decrease the loops until you meet at one point. Pull the thread through the remaining loops and fasten to the inside of the mitten.

Knitting a thumb mitten with knitting needles:

• Pull out the marker thread and cast on 7-8 stitches on the bottom and 8-9 stitches on the top. Additionally, pull 2 ​​more side loops from the fabric, knit them crossed so as not to get holes at the base of the thumb.
• Knit in stockinette stitch for a length of fabric equal to the length of your thumb.
• Start decreasing stitches. Connect the last 2 loops with a knitting thread. Pull the thread inside your thumb.

Knit the left mitten according to a similar pattern, but in a mirror image. Place the marker thread not on the first, but on the fourth needle.

You can knit simple mittens not only in knit stitch, but also in garter stitch. Learn more about —how to knit garter stitch—.

Knitting the thumb with a wedge

The set of loops at the thumb hole cannot always be done evenly. Check out another way to knit a thumb with a wedge. This mitten looks more ergonomic and is much easier to perform.

If you have already knitted enough mittens, you can master knitting footwear.

Knitting mittens with a braid

The braided pattern not only decorates the mitten, but also makes it warmer and more voluminous. It is these mittens that many tourists bring from trips to northern countries. These mittens are primarily functional - they are warm and reliably protect your hands from the cold.

One central braid falls at the junction of the third and fourth knitting needles (on the right hand). It is difficult to do it carefully when moving from knitting needle to knitting needle. Therefore, you will need to master knitting on 3 needles. Transfer loops from 3 and 4 knitting needles to one. This way you can knit an openwork braid according to the pattern and maintain the general rules for constructing a mitten. On the left hand, everything needs to be done in a mirror image.

Look at several options for making braids on women's mittens.

Knitting slippers with knitting needles will help you while away the long winter evenings.

Knitting beautiful mittens with patterns and descriptions

Having mastered the basic version of knitting mittens, you immediately want to move on to openwork patterns or designs. They look great with down jackets and winter coats.

Openwork patterns on mittens are good for moderately cold days.

Perky chanterelles are knitted according to the pattern shown in the figure. But with such a detailed alternation of threads you will have to tinker. But this pattern on the mittens will be the envy of all your friends.

Using the same knitting pattern, you can create an image of an owl on mittens.

But if you don’t want to play around with many shades, you can simply knit an owl on mittens according to the pattern.

Double mittens are very warm, which means you can spend more time playing in the yard. Look at these funny drawings. Now we will try to knit them ourselves.

• pattern for a child's hand;
• yarn in 2 shades - blue and yellow;

• some black yarn for decoration;
• 5 double needles.

Operating procedure:

• Start knitting like a regular mitten and knit it completely from start to finish. Only you can initially knit the elastic longer, because it will curl inward a little.
• Along the edge of the finished mitten, cast on the same number of loops and knit in a mirror pattern, but in the other direction.
• When knitting the thumb, reduce the number of loops by 2 pieces. This way you can place one finger inside the other without any problems.
• Be sure to attach the tops of the mittens to one another after shaping the mittens. This way they will not turn out when removed.

Knitted slippers will help your baby warm up after a long walk.

Children's mittens differ from adults not only in size. Even bright mittens often get lost, so the elastic on them needs to be made longer and tighter. You can make special ties on the wrists.

There can never be too many mittens. They get lost, do not dry out on the battery, and yet you need to go for a walk again. You can master knitting mittens using 2 knitting needles using this pattern.

Men's accessories have never needed special decoration. But they must be practical and non-staining. It’s good if they are double, then it will be convenient to open a car door that is frozen from standing outside for a long time.

So it is better to choose yarn for men’s hands with a high content of natural fibers - thick and soft. The size of the mitten should also not exactly follow the contours of the hand, because we remember that men need to move and work. The area on the palms can be double knitted. By adhering to the special technique described in the diagram, you can get double volume, as they say, in one go.

Otherwise, the knitting pattern is similar to the women's one. Here are some options for rugged, but still complementary decor.

Video with lessons on knitting mittens

• Video with a master class on knitting double mittens. An interesting point is that the elastic band is knitted after the main and inner mittens have been completed.

• The author of the video talks about knitting children's mittens. The fleece lining not only insulates the knitted fabric, but also makes the lining as comfortable as possible for baby's hands.

• A video with a lesson on knitting mittens on two knitting needles with fishing line will help you complete it much faster. But for the thumb you will still need to buy a set of double needles and master the technique of handling them.

• Patterns with braids are popular not only with clothes. Warm and beautiful mittens made of yarn with lurex thread will suit not only a jacket, but also an elegant coat.

• The author of the video tells how to knit fingerless mittens or mittens. Particular attention should be paid to the question of how to finish knitting so that the edge of the product turns out perfect.

Do you know how to knit mittens? Tell us about your secrets, we will be grateful for any comments.

If you know how to knit, then knitting mittens will not be difficult for you. And in order for the mittens to not only be warm, but also beautiful, they can be knitted with various designs, patterns and braids.

White mittens with braid pattern

For these tops you need 100 grams of yarn. 100 m. It is better to take thick yarn.

Circular needles size 7 work best.

We cast on 30 loops on the knitting needles and knit 6-9 cm with an elastic band. Elastic knit 1 p. purl 1 p. front.

After tying the elastic band, move on to the braid pattern. To start forming the pattern, we knit 2 stitches, purl 9 stitches and again purl 2 stitches. The rest of the braid is knitted only with facial loops, as shown in the diagram. Look at the diagram to the left and follow it. You just need to start knitting according to the pattern, and then the principle will become clear.

Having knitted 15 centimeters, we leave 6 loops on the finger, threading a pin through the loops, and put 6 new loops on the knitting needles and continue knitting.

When the mitten is the size of your hand, start casting stitches.

First on the sides of the picture and approximately in the middle of the palm. When 8 loops remain, tighten the loops.

So we got beautiful, knitted mittens.

Patterned Gauntlets

These mittens with beautiful braids are knitted on five needles or so-called double needles. We cast on 52 loops, this turns out to be 13 loops per knitting needle. The elastic is knitted 2x2 for about 40 rows. Below is a diagram and description of how to properly knit braids.

We knit a finger on the 10th row. On the side of the small braids, add to the two middle loops - 3 times in the second row. Then in the third row 3 times. When there are 18 loops, transfer them to a pin and continue knitting the mitten. The finger can be tied later. It is knitted exactly like the mitten itself, only in a smaller size.

Next comes double knitting, in the first row on knitting needles we alternately knit one knit stitch and two knit stitches together. In the second row with facial loops, two loops together and so on until the end of the row. Pull all remaining loops.

Beautiful knitted mittens

The mittens are knitted in stockinette stitch, circular knitting, all stitches are knitted.

Knit the braid according to the pattern (see pattern below).

Divide 48 stitches onto four needles and knit together to make a circle. From the first two knitting needles, these are 24 loops, there will be a palm. From the remaining two knitting needles, these are also 24 loops, there will be a back side. The first and second needles are knitted using stockinette stitch.

We count the third and fourth knitting needles on the pattern, 3 knit loops, 9 knit loops, on one needle and on the second 9 loops on the braid and 3 knit loops. Next, after 40 rows, remove 7 finger loops onto a pin, and cast on 7 chain loops on a knitting needle.

Having knitted the mitten along your hand, begin to run it; to do this, decrease a loop in every second row. To get a triangular start, you need to remove it from the 1st and 3rd needles at the beginning of the row. With the 2nd and 4th needles, last stitches. After 24 stitches remain, begin decreasing on each row. Pull the last 8 loops.

Knitting a finger

Separately, remove 7 loops from a pin onto a knitting needle, cast on 7 loops from the top edge on the second knitting needle, and remove two on each side. There should be 18 loops. Knit the finger in circular stitch, knit all stitches. After the desired size, run your finger, just like the mitten itself.

The edges of the mittens can be crocheted and decorated with beads or seed beads.

A good way to become the owner of unique mittens is to knit them yourself. It is more convenient to crochet a small-format circular item, but there are many ways to get by with knitting needles - five or two. Beginners should study different techniques in theory and choose the one that is easiest to understand and implement in practice. Simple mittens are easy to knit, but they are unlikely to become original unless they are additionally decorated with embroidery or appliqué, including 3D ones. Even if you are unsure of your knitting skills, you can achieve an interesting result if you apply maximum imagination to your mittens.

Where to start knitting mittens

To knit a product, you must first have a good idea of ​​it. Not abstract mittens, but the kind you would like to wear or give to a relative or friend. You need to decide on the color of the mittens, their thickness (for severe frosts, for light winters, for the demi-season period), and their purpose (for sports, going out, for everyday wear). Women's and men's mittens can be decorated with a pattern, but in the first version it can be delicate or elaborate, and in the second it can be more strict and laconic.

Children's mittens should be made from safe materials, but at the same time very durable. Little naughty kids put their mittens under constant stress: they either build a snowman, or slide down a hill, sliding on the ice or running their palms along the wooden side. And as the children grow up, skiing and skating, building snow forts, etc. will become their usual hobbies. This is an even greater burden on the mittens. That is why it is recommended not only to tie them, but also to provide the inner side, which falls on the palm, with waterproof and low-abrasion material.

Yarn selection

Very thick threads, as well as knitting needles, are not suitable for small accessories. The finer the texture, the more interesting the designs can be on the mittens. It is most convenient to knit with knitting needles 3 mm or thinner. The yarn should not exceed the thickness of the diameter of the knitting needles.

For cold weather, it is good to knit down mittens, but it is better to add synthetic thread to pure down yarn for strength. You can also use mohair with the addition of synthetics. Colored acrylic yarn is great for demi-season mittens. It is good for making mittens - mittens without fingers. This accessory is indispensable for those who have to spend a lot of time driving.

Selection of scheme and pattern

Here everything completely depends on your imagination. Some people prefer jacquard patterns, traditional for factory-made mittens. Some people prefer to knit plain mittens with knitting needles and then decorate them with crocheted details. Some people prefer embroidery on the finished product. But even for such a small thing, you can choose a textured ornament, made immediately with knitting needles. Experienced craftswomen can make “bumps” and “aranas” on mittens. Openwork patterns only make sense for mittens or double-layer mittens.

Beginner knitters should choose the simplest pattern or stocking stitch in order to master the techniques of creating mittens with knitting needles. You can decorate the mittens later - with embroidery, beads, beads, sequins. If you want to do everything at once, then you should choose thread with lurex for the mittens.

Knitting mittens - instructions for beginners

In simple terms, the mitten consists of two “chambers”: the smaller one for the thumb, the larger one for the palm. People inexperienced in knitting should study in detail how to knit the transition from one “chamber” to another so that the mitten turns out to be solid. When performed on two knitting needles, you get one beginning - an elastic band - and two ends: one on the finger, the second on the main part. We will return to the elastic band later, but now we will look at how the main part of the mitten is knitted with five knitting needles. To beautifully transition from the elastic to this part, you can add one loop in the middle of each of the four knitting needles. To prevent a hole from forming, an additional loop should be made not by yarn over, but by knitting it from the broach between the loops. Next, the mitten is knitted in the round to the point where you need to move to the thumb.

Here you should knit a thread of a different color without fastening it, since you will have to take it out later. From the first knitting needle we knit one loop with the main thread, then replace it with a thread of an alternative shade, and knit all the loops from the knitting needle to the last one. Then remove loops of a different color one by one from the working needle and string them onto the 1st needle. We knit these loops again with the main thread, then we knit the last loop that remained on the first knitting needle, and continue knitting on the remaining three knitting needles. The base for the thumb is ready.

We continue knitting mittens with knitting needles until the end of the little finger. For some people, the little finger is much shorter than the other fingers. Then you can knit a few more rows - up to the nail holes on the ring or index finger (depending on which one is located lower on the raised palm). From this point you can move on to gradually closing the loops - forming the toe.

Decrements are made at the beginning of needles 1 and 3, as well as at the end of needles 2 and 4. On knitting needles 1 and 3, the first loop is removed from the front wall, the second loop is knitted and pulled through the first. On needles 2 and 4, the penultimate stitch is knitted and returned to the non-working needle. Using a working knitting needle, we pull this loop into the last loop that remains unknitted. So we close until the moment when there are a couple of loops left on the knitting needles. They can be pulled through each other one after the other, and the cut thread can be pulled into the last loop and tightened. Hide the thread in the knitting.

How to tie a thumb

It's time to return to the colored thread - the thread for the thumb. It needs to be carefully pulled out, and the loops on both sides caught on two knitting needles. You need to pick up a pair of loops from the side walls of the hole using the remaining two knitting needles. Distribute the stitches on four needles evenly and knit the thumb in a circle. You can close it with the same “wedge” as the main part of the mitten.

How to knit an elastic band

It’s easy to knit a beautiful elastic band for a mitten. You need to cast on two knitting needles the required number of loops, a multiple of four. Next, the loops are distributed equally onto four needles. The knitting needle where the tail of the thread ended up is called the first; The rows are counted from it. We begin to knit a 1 x 1 elastic band. As soon as we reach the second row, we knit as the loops “look”. We knit the front loops on the front wall, and the purl loops on the back wall. Then we will get the same beautiful elastic band as when knitting in rotary rows. In order for the elastic to fit well around the wrist, it must have a sufficient height - 4-5 cm.

Mittens with 2 knitting needles

Using two knitting needles you can knit a mitten with a seam. It is knitted in the form of a sweep, and then its parts are connected. Knitting begins with taking measurements. Next, cast on the required number of loops for the elastic, a multiple of 2, plus two edge loops. The elastic is knitted according to the 1 x 1 pattern of the desired height (4–5 cm). Let's move on to the main part of the mitten. If it is necessary to make an extension, then add loops evenly, knitting them with a knitting needle from the broach between the two loops of the previous row.

When we reach the beginning of the thumb, we knit a couple of loops, then remove the number of loops required for the finger onto additional knitting needles (a pair of flexible knitting needles) of the same diameter. You can calculate the number of loops as half the circumference of your thumb plus a small margin to make it easier to put on and take off the mitten. Next, we knit only these loops with additional knitting needles until the end of the thumb. We check the size and continue knitting so that the resulting strip freely goes around the thumb in length.

Now we return to the main knitting needles and put the loops from the end of the strip onto the working knitting needle. We knit to the end of the row, turn the knitting and continue to knit all the loops, including the “finger” ones and those that remained knitted before the finger was formed. We reach the end of the mitten and divide the loops in half. Again we will use additional knitting needles, where we will remove half the loops. We knit the remaining part with decreases on both sides. When a third of the total number of loops remains on the knitting needles, you can simply close them off. We take additional knitting needles and knit the same thing on them. We sew the side parts of the thumb on the wrong side, and then the entire mitten. We use a knitted seam.

How to finish a mitten

Knitted mittens often end with a wedge, but not everyone likes this pointed edge. You can round the mittens a little, giving them a more feminine silhouette. The faster the loops decrease, the more obtuse the angle is at the end of the mitten. If we work with five knitting needles, then on each of the four “well” knitting needles we need to make two decreases - in the middle and at the end, knitting two stitches together. So you need to reduce the number of loops row by row until there are 4 or 8 loops left. They can be combined by knitting into each other or tied with thread. The toe will be flat and neat.

Knitting mitts with knitting needles - diagrams with descriptions

It’s even easier to knit mittens with knitting needles: you won’t need any decreases at the end of the mitten or the wisdom of doing the thumb. Sometimes the mitts contain a wedge into which the thumb comes out, sometimes there is just a hole. The most closed version of the accessory has a thumb tube topped with an elastic band. A similar elastic band is made along the edge of the wide part of the product. The simplest version of openwork mittens can be tied with a finger hole.

The peculiarity of openwork mittens is that they are well ventilated, it will not be too hot in them, and besides, such an accessory is perfect for a cardigan knitted with a similar pattern. The ornament should be placed on the outer side of the palm, the inner side can be knitted with a smooth fabric from facial loops or also made into an openwork pattern. First, you should knit the sample with the same knitting needles that you take for work, measure it and calculate how many loops you need to cast on in a circle for the palm part. To do this, the circumference of the palm is first measured.

You need to start knitting with an elastic band. Its size depends on the circumference of the wrist. You can also knit a separate elastic band and measure how many loops fit around your wrist. When knitting with five knitting needles, do not forget that you need to make sure that instead of elastic, you don’t get “millet”. If we see a front loop, then we must also knit a similar one above it.

Having knitted 4–5 cm with an elastic band, we move on to the main ornament of the open mitten. If an extension is needed on this part, then add a loop, knitting it from the jumper between the loops of the previous row. If you need to decrease the loops, then simply knit two loops at an equal distance from each other. While the openwork pattern is worked in the round, odd rows are knitted according to the pattern, even rows are knitted. But as soon as we approach the thumb hole, we have to switch to turning rows, although knitting continues with five knitting needles. And then even rows need to be knitted exclusively with purl stitches. As soon as the edges of the hole need to be closed, you will have to switch back to circular knitting, therefore, even rows need to be made with facial loops. You can finish knitting with an elastic band 1–2 cm long, and then close the loops.

Making thick mittens with a pattern is somewhat easier than knitting mittens. The difficulty may be the wedge for the thumb. If we have an ornament on the outer part of the mitts, then along the inner side and the wedge we should make a smooth fabric in stocking stitch. The beginning of the wedge is located not far from the elastic - after a couple of rows. The basis for the wedge is the second loop on the first needle. To make it symmetrical, you need to yarn over on both sides of this loop or knit a new loop from the jumper. The second option is preferable, because this way you won’t get holes in the knitting. Increases must be made through the row. Then try on the product to see if it has reached the base of the thumb. We knit a couple more rows and remove the wedge loops onto an additional knitting needle or pin. We close the remaining loops in a circle and knit to the base of the remaining fingers. Close the loops and transfer the knitting needles to the wedge. From the side loops of the hole we cast on half as many loops as we have left on the pin. Next, knit a small elastic band in the round with knitting needles and bind off the loops.

For the little ones, it’s also easy to knit mittens with knitting needles. The product turns out to be so miniature that the minimum amount of time will be spent on it. But you can give free rein to your imagination by designing the mittens to look like cartoon or fairy-tale characters. You can also come up with a lot of different decorations. There is no difficulty in knitting small things; you just need to take a tool with a smaller diameter if you want to make a pattern on the mittens.

What patterns should I choose to knit mittens for a girl? Delicate, floral, airy. The main thing is not to forget that mittens are needed for warmth, and that the child should be comfortable in them. There are several options for how to decorate mittens made with knitting needles. It's easy to knit mittens with an owl. The night bird will have to make eyes from two small beads. For infants, it is worth making mittens with knitting needles without knitting the thumb separately. It’s better for kids when the whole hand is in one “container”, because it’s warmer for all the fingers. It’s good to make such mittens with ears and embroider a kitten’s face. This item of children's clothing is often called “scratch mittens,” but not because it can scratch, but because a child wearing such mittens cannot accidentally scratch his face.

Older children can knit mittens with knitting needles equipped with a thumb. To the delight of the baby, it is worth making an image of cat pads on the inside of the mittens. They can be knitted directly with knitting needles or crocheted separately and sewn on as an applique.

Knitted mittens - with hares, foxes, bears and bullfinches - are equally good for boys and girls. Only the color scheme will differ.

For a child, you can knit mittens using knitting needles using the same pattern as for an adult. We have already learned how to make an elastic band and the transition to the thumb. All that remains is to figure out how to make an interesting pattern using only knitting needles. First, let's audit the remaining yarn and evaluate what shades are available. Let's select an interesting picture in the desired color scheme. For example, leftover blue, red, black and brown yarn will allow you to make a bullfinch on a branch. If there are several shades of green and brown, you can make mittens with a tree.

It’s good if you have a picture that is pre-divided into squares for knitting. But if this is a cross stitch pattern, then it will have to be slightly transformed. The knitted fabric is stretched in width. The drawing will also stretch out. Therefore, you need to knit a test sample of garter stitch 10 x 10 stitches with the selected yarn and knitting needles that you intend to use. Next, we measure how many centimeters in length and width we have in our sample, make up the proportion and re-divide the drawing into squares with the correction.

Knitting "Cat" pattern

You need to start knitting mittens with knitting needles from the main tone, making an elastic band for them. Next, we move on to garter stitch and introduce threads of other colors. It is advisable not to tear them off each time and tie them with a thread of the main or another color, but to lay them down while working. To prevent the threads from interfering in the future, they should be hidden in the knitting or sewn from the inside out into interlining in place of the pattern. This way, the child’s fingers will not get tangled in the stretched strings.

Mittens knitted - beautiful knitting

The textured knitting on the mittens is no less interesting. If you have learned how to use knitting needles and a knitted pin well, then it will be easy for you to make “braids”, “ropes”, “tulips” and other patterns with overlapping loops – “aranas”. It’s better to watch a video on how to do this rather than explain it in text format.

An interesting idea is to knit mittens for lovers. At the stage of a romantic relationship, it is so nice to walk down the street holding the hand of your loved one. But when both hands are in mittens, it is difficult to feel each other's warmth. Therefore, the set for lovers contains only three mittens: two regular and one double, with two cuffs and a common chamber for two hands. It resembles a curved muff. If you start knitting it from elastic bands, you will have to use two sets of knitting needles, knit an elastic band on each of them and another couple of centimeters with the main pattern.

Then you will have to redistribute the loops and knit a common “well” with only five knitting needles to the desired height. Make decreases at the top in exactly the same way as for an ordinary mitten. When knitting a double mitten with knitting needles, you do not need to make a separate cover for your thumbs. Let them all be inside, because it’s more convenient to hold hands.

Have you been able to master knitting mittens? Get started on the men's mitts. A husband or father will need them when driving a car. And when repairing a car in cool weather, this is generally an irreplaceable thing. These mittens give complete freedom of movement, do not affect the sensitivity of the fingers, but still provide warmth.

It is also worth arming yourself with knitting needles and knitting separate caps on your fingers for such mittens. The caps must overlap the length of the mitts so that they can be fastened. On the outside they can be secured with a button, but on the inside of the palm such a fastener will become a hindrance. It's better to use Velcro here because it's flat.

Another reason to knit transformable mittens is the constant need to use a touch phone or tablet. Gadgets are sensitive to the heat of hands, and sometimes you have to expand or contract the image, but this cannot be done with a mitten.

Knitting men's mitts is easy: you don't need any complex patterns, you can get by with a modest garter stitch.