Early Spring Mittens by Knitting Department

Early Spring Mittens

Knitting
May 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
131 - 142 yards (120 - 130 m)
One size: 9 cm wide, 20 cm long
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Hi!

These mittens are worked flat and seamed, which makes them super beginner friendly

A full step-by-step video tutorial is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bhq_5yhRhtQ?si=Db1LajpX7uS892mY

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• ~40g / ~120m of DK weight yarn (I used Malabrigo Silky Merino, 51% silk, 49% merino)
• 4 mm needles (optional: 3,5 mm for cuffs & top if you like it snugger)
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle
• Scissors

GOOD IF YOU KNOW:

• Long-tail cast on
• Knit & Purl
• M1L and M1R increases
• Stretchy bind off
• Mattress stitch