Bulky Lotus Mitts and Mittens by Liz Darcy

Bulky Lotus Mitts and Mittens

Knitting
December 2023
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches = 4 inches
in 15
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
65 - 85 yards (59 - 78 m)
Adult Child
English
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These mittens or mitts are worked in the round from cuff, with a nice Lotus stitch on back side and stripes on palm side. They are seamless and fit children (about 7 years old) and most women.

I you want to make a lovely set, it is designed to match Bulky Lotus Beanie , pattern available in my Ravelry store.

Skill level: intermediate

Finished measurements
Child Size
Circumference : 7.5” / 15 cm Mittens length : 8” / 20 cm
Adult Size
Circumference : 8” / 20 cm Mittens length : 10” / 25 cm
The length is only a suggestion and can be different to fit the hand.

Materials
Bulky yarn (100g = approx. 99 yards or 90m)

  • for contrasting color, about 20 g / 20 yds / 18 m (child) and 30 g / 30 yds / 27 m (adult)
  • for main color: Child Size Mittens: 55 g / 55 yards / 50 m Mitts: 45 g / 45 yards / 40 m Adult Size: Mittens: 92 g / 92 yards / 83 m Mitts: 80 g / 80 yards / 72 m

Needles US 9 / 5.5 mm (or size to get gauge) and US 8 / 5 mm (for ribbing) circular needle (using Magic loop) or/and double pointed needles (for the end)

Removable stitch markers

Yarn needle

Gauge 15 sts = 4” / 10 cm in circular stockinette stitch on larger needles.