Polar Bear Mittens by Halyna Hadiatska

Polar Bear Mittens

Knitting
September 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1.0 mm
3.0 mm
100 - 150 yards (91 - 137 m)
S (2-4 yrs / 11 cm palm), M (4-6 yrs / 12.5 cm palm), L (5-7 yrs / 14 cm palm)
English German
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Classic, sweet, and cozy Polar Bear Mittens to keep little hands warm all winter long!

These seamless, gender-neutral mittens are worked in the round from the cuff up using DPNs. Designed in clean white with cute bead details for the eyes and nose and tiny crocheted ears, this project is ideal for both boys and girls. Perfect for winter wonderlands, snow days, and quick holiday gifting!

Features:

Beginner-Friendly Text: Clear, step-by-step instructions written out without confusing abbreviations.

Sizes: S (2–4 yrs), M (4–6 yrs), L (5–7 yrs)

Seamless construction: Knitted in the round from the cuff up.

Interactive: Includes direct video links & QR codes for key steps.

Stash Buster: Quick project requiring only 40–60g of standard white DK yarn.

Sizes & Fit:

S: Age 2–4 yrs — Palm length: 4.3” (11 cm) | Width: 2.8” (7 cm)

M: Age 4–6 yrs — Palm length: 4.8” (12.5 cm) | Width: 2.9” (8 cm)

L: Age 5–7 yrs — Palm length: 5.3” (14 cm) | Width: 3.0” (9 cm)

Note: Children grow at different rates. For the best fit, please measure the child’s palm length before selecting a size.

Materials Required:

Yarn: Medium-weight / DK white wool (approx. 230 m / 100 g) — 40g (50g, 60g).

Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7) and 4.0 mm (US 6) DPNs.

Notions: 6 mm black beads (6 pcs), 1 mm & 3 mm crochet hooks, tapestry needle.