Looking for a cute matching headband too? This pattern comes in a set as well for a discounted price - the Do the Math Set.

The Do the Math Mittens are knit in the round with folded cuffs, an after-thought thumb and 5 points of decreasing at the top. There is a regular section with the specified gauge and a section called ‘Do the Math’. In this section, you can make a made-to-measure pair of mittens using any yarn you like and make them any size you like. You can either use the recommended measurements, or you can measure a pair of mittens you already own and want to re-create.

Pattern Language: English

Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced Beginner

Size guide
The pattern includes directions for 5 sizes in addition to section where there are detailed instructions on how to create any size you want!

Size Toddler
Circumference: 5.5”/14cm
Length: 5.75”/14.5cm

Size Child
Circumference: 6.25”/16cm
Length: 7”/17.75cm

Size S
Circumference: 7.25”/18.5cm
Length: 9”/23cm

Size M
Circumference: 8”/20cm
Length: 9.5”/24cm

Size L
Circumference: 9”/23cm
Length: 10.5”/26.5cm

Needles
4mm and 4.5mm circular needles

Gauge
4.5mm Stockinette (4”x4”): 22 stitches by 28 rows

Yarn
You will need approximately 60m, 80m, (100m, 120m, 140m) of sport weight Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino 165m/50g and 60m, 80m, (100m, 120m, 140m) of lace weight Hobbii Friends Kid Silk 200m/25g or a suitable alternative that meets gauge. A useful place to look for substitutions is https://yarnsub.com/.

For more images, check out the #dothemathset and #dothemathmittens on Instagram!

Thank you to my test knitters!!

Photo credits to:
@clothsbyclare
@crafty.coww
@bypihla
@bixknits