Niilo mittens Junior by Ninni Enlund

Niilo mittens Junior

Knitting
September 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
115 - 230 yards (105 - 210 m)
2 (4) 6 (8) 10 y
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Niilo Mittens Junior are worked from cuff to tip. A simple and rhythmic texture pattern gives the mittens a polished look, and the snug fit comes from slight negative ease. The thumb is shaped with gusset increases for a natural and comfortable fit.

The pattern is named after our firstborn.

Sizes: 2 (4) 6 (8) 10 years
Finished circumference: approx. 12 (13) 14 (15) 16 cm
Finished length: approx. 15 (16) 17 (19) 20 cm
Needles: 3.5 mm DPNs or 80 cm circular if working Magic Loop, or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 28 sts = 10 cm texture pattern on 3.5 mm needles
Yarn: approx.  40 (50) 60 (80) 100 g DK weight yarn (e.g. Drops Merino Extra Fine, Sandnes Merinoull)
Notions: Stitch marker, cable needle, resting cable