Basic Worsted-Weight Mittens for Magic Loop by Liat Gat

Basic Worsted-Weight Mittens for Magic Loop

Knitting
July 2012
5 stitches = 1 inch
in Stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
110 - 140 yards (101 - 128 m)
Small, medium, and large
English
This pattern is available for free.

A basic Magic Loop mitten pattern designed for worsted-weight yarn — featuring the World’s Best Mitten Thumb and a snug ribbed cuff with an invisible cast-on edge.

Learn how to knit Magic Loop mittens using this free pattern — I’ve included links to clear, detailed KNITFreedom videos for each technique you need to know.

Skills Required:
-Knitting in the round (on Magic Loop or DPNs)
-Basic pattern-reading skills

Tricks You’ll Learn:
-How to do the Italian cast-on
-How to pick up and knit stitches
-How to make the World’s Best Mitten Thumb

Finished Measurements:
Sizes S (M, L): Fits a hand 7 1⁄2 (8, 8 1⁄2) inches around the hand at its widest point and 6 3⁄4 (7 1⁄4, 73⁄4) inches long from base of hand to tip of middle finger.

Options: This pattern was written so that you can easily knit these mittens two-at-a-time, and it includes links to KNITFreedom videos showing how it’s done.

This worsted-weight Magic Loop Mittens Pattern is FREE to all newsletter subscribers. The perfectly-fitting mitten is customizable for any hand length and can be used as a basic template for adding color designs.