Baby Wallace Mittens are plaid mittens with the look of a Scottish tartan. They are knit in the round with a set-in thumb. The tops are grafted closed using kitchener stitch (tutorial not included).

Yarn: You will need approximately 60 yards of a dk or light worsted weight yarn in the main color, 40 yards of dk or light worsted weight in a contrasting color, and 10 yards of dk or light worsted weight in another contrasting color for best results.

Supplies:

• 4 US size 2 double-pointed needles
• stitch marker (optional)
• waste yarn for thumbs
• tapestry needle

Finished Measurements: Finished mittens are approximately 5 inches long with a wrist circumference of approximately 5 inches and a thumb length of approximately 1.5 inches. They should fit the average 12-month-old baby.

Note on Sizing and Gauge: These are intended to be winter mittens and are worked at a very tight gauge. If you find the mittens to be turning out too large, it will be easier to switch to a lighter yarn rather than smaller needles. Conversely, if you wish to make children’s mittens larger than the intended 12-month size, follow the pattern using slightly larger needles and heavier yarn.

This is the pattern for Week Twenty-Two of Pattern a Week at Running Jack Knits.