The Matilda Mitts have become the best-selling item of my Etsy shop. Their design was inspired by a cheeky little Speckled Sussex chicken I have whose name is Matilda. I love her individuality and independence. She never fails to tell someone off who crosses her. She is a strong lady and an excellent and fierce mother hen. She really inspires me and I created these mitts to be able to remember her by one day when she’s no longer with me.

These mitts are very dear to my heart. Many folks requested I write up and release the pattern but for so long I have declined to do so. But I believe the time has come for me to share this design with others so they too can enjoy making them. What’s not to love about a fingerless mitt with a plump spotted chicken, a beautiful Latvian braid accent, and endless color combination possibilities?

What is included in the pattern?

• Detailed and well-written instructions on how to knit these fingerless mitts
• Yarn recommendations, help with choosing colors, and suggestions for sizing
• FORTY TWO minutes of video instruction: a step-by-step explanation of making the mitt
• Video links as references for specific techniques used in the pattern

PATTERN INFO
Sizing
When knit to correct gauge these instructions will yield a small/medium adult size mitt with a palm circumference of 7.25-8”

Yarn
Sport or DK weight 100% wool yarn

Needles
US 1 / 2.25mm DPNs
US 2 / 2.75mm DPNs
US 3 / 3.25mm DPNs - optional

Gauge
Measured on ribbing knit with smaller needles: 14 sts = 2”
Measured on colorwork knit with larger needles: 13 sts = 2” &
14 rows = 2”

Stranded colorwork, knit with US 11s:
13 sts & 14 rows = 4”

Notions
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure

Skills - Intermediate
Knitting skills: casting on, knit, purl, knitting in the round, Latvian braid, increasing, stranded colorwork.
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This pattern has been test-knitted to ensure quality instructions are provided to you. Please reach out to me if you should have any questions on any part of the pattern.

©2024, Caryn Prouty. All rights reserved. This pattern and photos are property of RDP Knits and may not be altered, shared, or sold. If you desire to sell items made from this pattern, please CONTACT me for express written permission. Permission to sell them will be on a first come first serve basis. I retain the right to decline permission to sell these mittens.