Elsa Mittens are a pair of mittens with a winter inspired pattern, perfect for autumn and winter use. The mittens can be knitted in four different sizes for ages 2-10 years old. Note: The mittens are knitted in wool which can lead to the mittens felting and shrinking in use. The mittens in the photo are size 3-4 years old and knitted in Jawoll by Lang Yarns in 109 and Sock by Unik Garn.

Sizes: 2 (3-4) 5-7 (8-10) years old
1 (2) 3 (4)
Total length (without ribbing): approx. 10 (12) 13 (15,5) cm
Width: approx. 6 (6,5) 7 (7,5) cm
Gauge (after wash and blocking): 34 sts x 33 rows in color work in the round on 3 mm U.S. 2,5 needles = 10 x 10 cm
Recommended needles: 3 mm U.S. 3 circular needles (at least 60 cm if you use the magic loop technique) or 3 mm U.S. 2,5 double pointed needles (remember that needles are only a guide, make sure to maintain the correct knitting tension)
Material suggestions: 40 (40) 50 (50) g Jawoll from Lang Yarns (50 g = 210 m)
or 40 (40) 50 (50) g Arwetta Classic from Filcolana (50 g = 210 m)
Color distribution with three colors: 20 (20) 25 (25) g for CC1, 15 (15) 15 (15) g for MC and ribbing, 5 (5) 10 (10) g for CC2
Color distribution with two colors: 20 (20) 25 (25) g for the CC1 and ribbing, 20 (20) 25 (25) g for
Tip: Consider knitting with two colors instead of three, where contrast color 2 is the same color as contrast color 1 to minimize the yarn usage.