Drawstring convertible mittens will solve all your problems. Well, okay… not really, but they will solve all your mitten problems. With the top ribbing folded down, you’ve got fingerless mitts. With the ribbing up and the drawstring tied tight: you’ve got mittens, with none of the palm bulk, buttons, or drafts that come with fold-over-top style convertible mitts. Plus, you’ve got a bow. The thumb is a tube of ribbing that can be folded up or down. Great for commutes, chores, an evening out, or any time you need some mitten versatility.

The mitt features a horizontal stripe pattern in 2 colors of aran weight yarn. Some strategically placed slipped stitches form vertical stripes outlining the gusset and sides of the mitt. This is decorative, but also sneakily obscures the color jog at the start of each round that comes with knitting stripes in the round. Pattern includes complete written directions and charts of the palm and thumb gusset for each size.

Yarn: 2 colors of aran weight yarn. Shown in Malabrigo Merino Worsted (210yds./192m., 3.53oz./ 100g.) (MC) 50 Roanoke and (CC) 27 Bobby Blue. For size M, I used about 1⁄2 a skein for the MC and less than 1⁄4 skein for the CC- a great project for leftovers!
Gauge: 4.5 sts/in (18 sts/4in, 18sts/10cm).
Needles: In size needed to get gauge. I used US 5/3.75mm DPNs.
Notions: (Optional) Two lengths of thin ribbon or cord, 12-14 in/30.5-35.5 cm long, if you’d rather use it for drawstrings (instead of making your drawstring using I-cord, braiding, or single crochet).
Sizes: 3 adult sizes. Circumference around palm of aprox. 7 in/18cm (Small), 8 in/20cm (Medium), 8.8 in/22cm (Large). Shown in size Medium. “Customize” section includes information on altering size.
Skills: Cast on, cast off, knit, purl, knit in the round on DPN’s, M1 increase, YO increase, SSK decrease, K2tog decrease, slip stitches, place stitches on waste yarn/holder, pick up stitches. Optional: I-cord, single crochet, or braiding (for drawstring).
Accessibility Notes: All charted sections also written, 12 point serif font with bolded and underlined headings, no columns (except for abbreviation key). Due to unusual drawstring construction (no drafts!), they may be particularly useful to those with circulatory problems (such as Raynauds), especially when used as an additional layer over gloves.