This top-down mitten PDF knitting pattern is fully customizable to fit any size hand using any size yarn. Instructions are included for a squared-off mitten top, a round mitten top, a top-down thumb, or a traditional mitten thumb.

Why top down? They are easier to fit, plus there is no yarn chicken when guessing the length of the cuff. Just knit until you are ready to stop. It is a perfect use for that one skein of precious stash yarn.

Yarn: Any size yarn! You need approximately 100 grams/3.5oz for a size of adult medium mittens.
Needle size: That’s up to you! You cast on enough stitches to cover your fingers and go from there.

These mittens are highly customizable. It is helpful to try on the mittens as you go or have a hand tracing or hand measurements of the person you are knitting for. Finger length, thumb length, and total fingertip-to-wrist length are helpful measurements but not necessary.