The Lila Mitten is a simple knit mitten with a ribbed cuff created with garter stitch worked in the round on 10mm double pointed needles. The thumb shaping consists of a series of increase stitches (m1r and m1l) which are subsequently held whilst the hand is completed, and then knit to create the thumb. A small amount of sewing, then, is required to close the gap at the base of the thumb.

The garter stitch provides you with a gorgeously chunky and squishy finish to keep cold hands warm and cosy.

SIZE:
Mitten measures approximately 11in (28cm) long from bottom of cuff to top of mitten.
Ribbed cuff measures 2.75in (7cm)

GAUGE:
10 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4“ on 10mm (US 15) needles knit in the round in garter stitch

YARN:
You can use any super chunky yarn you wish to knit up this pattern provided you can meet the gauge. The samples in the photos are worked using King Cole Big Value Super Chunky (1 ball = 82m (90yd))

Approximate yardage:
Pair of Mittens - 82m (90yd)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS:

• A set of 4 10mm (US size 15) double pointed knitting needles
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends
• Stitch holder, or a scrap piece of yarn to hold the stitches for the thumb

This pattern produces a pair of ADULT size mittens