These adorable little mittens are a perfect scrap yarn project.

Size: 4-5 year-old

Finished width: 6,5 cm / 2,5 “

Yarn:
Fingering weight yarn (100g = 400 m) in shades of copper, grey, cream and black.
The samples pictured combine scraps of hand dyed merino wool and Filcolana Arwetta.

Yarn consumption:

Copper: 9 g (~36 m / 40 yds)
Grey:9 g (~36 m / 40 yds)
Cream: 3 g (~12 m / 13 yds)
Black:1 g (~4 m /4,5 yds)

Needles: 2,5 mm / US size 1½ double-pointed needles (a set of 4 or 5) or a circular needle with a longer cable for magic loop.

Gauge: 30 stitches and 38 rows = 10 cm / 4” of stockinette in the round.

Additional equipment: A tapestry needle, waste yarn for thumb

Skillset:

Ribbing
Adding and decreasing stitches
Stranded knitting
Embroidery