Nia Mittens

Keep your hands warm with the Nia Mittens, a classic design that combines comfort, simplicity, and everyday style.

Worked from the cuff up in the round, these mittens feature a 2 x 2 ribbed cuff for a comfortable fit and a smooth stockinette body. The thumb is worked separately after completing the hand, and the fingertips are finished using Kitchener stitch for a seamless look.

Designed with little to no ease, the Nia Mittens offer a close, cozy fit. The pattern includes four sizes and instructions for an optional fingerless version, giving you two ways to enjoy this design.

Sizes
S (M, L, XL)

To fit hand circumference:

7¼ (7¾, 8¼, 8¾) inches

Yarn
Yarn Nerds Nia

100% Superwash Merino Wool

219 yards (200 m) / 100 g

Size Estimated yardage Estimated grams
S 110 yards 50 g
M 125 yards 57 g
L 145 yards 66 g
XL 165 yards 75 g

Needles
US 6 (4 mm) DPNs for cuff.

US 8 (5 mm) DPNs or 32” or longer circular needle for Magic Loop, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge
17.5 sts = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch using larger needles.

Row gauge is not critical.

Construction
The mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up. Thumb stitches are held using scrap yarn and worked after completing the hand.

The pattern also includes instructions for making fingerless mitts.

Notions
Tape measure, scrap yarn, stitch marker, tapestry needle, and scissors.

Additional Notes
The mittens are designed for a close fit with little to no ease. For a looser fit, consider going up one size.

The length of the hand and thumb can be adjusted by working additional or fewer rounds before shaping.