There is a matching hat pattern to the White Elephant Mittens. You can get 20% off when you purchase both patterns in the same transaction. No code needed. No retroactive adjustments.

The White Elephant Mittens is an accompanying pattern to the original White Elephant Hat. Click on the hat listing to read the story behind its creation.

The mittens are knitted from the cuff up. Instructions are written out for both hands. The yardage requirement is an approximation. Depending on your tension, yarn used, modifications and other factors, your project may require more/less than what is listed below.

Techniques Used
Cast on: German twisted
Bind off: Kitchner
Increases: M1L, M1R
Decreases: k2tog, ssk

Please click on the following link for video references on certain techniques used in this pattern: https://tinyurl.com/KnitWhiteElephant

Finished Measurements and Yardage Requirements
Circumference: 6.75 (7.75) in | 17 (19.5) cm
Length: varies, about 11 in | 28 cm

Size 1: 144 y | 132 m | 30 g (approx)
Size 2: 168 y | 154 m | 35 g (approx)

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.

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