Knitting New Mittens and Gloves: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Are you ready to cozy up this winter with a new pair of handmade mittens or gloves? Knitting is a relaxing and rewarding hobby that can help you create warm and stylish accessories for yourself and your loved ones. If you're new to knitting, don't worry! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to get started.

What You'll Need

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 150 yards for mittens, 200 yards for gloves)
• Size 8 knitting needles (US) or the size recommended on your yarn label
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Getting Started

Before you start knitting, it's important to learn the basic stitches: the knit stitch (k) and the purl stitch (p). Once you have mastered these stitches, you're ready to begin.

Knitting New Mittens & Gloves: Warm and Adorn Your Hands in 28 Innovative Ways

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Mittens

1. Cast on 32 stitches.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Ribbing: Knit 2, purl 2 for 6 rows.
4. Stockinette stitch: Knit every row for 40 rows.
5. Thumb hole: Knit 13 stitches, cast on 2 stitches, knit 13 stitches. Knit the next 2 rows.
6. Bind off the 2 stitches you cast on in the previous row.
7. Knit 13 stitches, turn, and knit 13 stitches. Knit the next 2 rows.
8. Cast off all stitches.
9. Sew the thumb hole closed.
10. Repeat steps 1-9 for the second mitten.

Gloves

1. Cast on 40 stitches.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Ribbing: Knit 2, purl 2 for 6 rows.
4. Stockinette stitch: Knit every row for 44 rows.
5. Bind off all stitches.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the second glove.
7. Sew the side seams closed.
8. Cast on 12 stitches at the wrist of each glove.
9. Ribbing: Knit 2, purl 2 for 6 rows.
10. Bind off all stitches.

Tips for Beginners

• Don't be afraid to make mistakes! Everyone makes mistakes when they're first learning how to knit. Just undo the stitches and try again.
• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of your rows.
• Don't pull your yarn too tightly. This will make your stitches too tight and difficult to work with.
• If you're having trouble with a particular stitch, there are plenty of online tutorials that can help you.
• Be patient and don't give up! Knitting takes practice, but it's a rewarding hobby that can help you create beautiful and useful items.

Patterns for Inspiration

Once you've mastered the basics, you can start exploring different patterns for mittens and gloves. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Fair Isle Mittens
• Cable Knit Gloves
• Fingerless Mittens
• Beaded Mittens
• Kids' Mittens and Gloves

Knitting mittens and gloves is a great way to keep warm and stylish this winter. With a little practice, you can create beautiful and unique accessories for yourself and your loved ones. So grab your needles and yarn, and get started today!

Knitting New Mittens & Gloves: Warm and Adorn Your Hands in 28 Innovative Ways

by Robin Melanson

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	18363 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	230 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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