The Sawyer Mitten is a simple knit mitten with a ribbed cuff 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.

This knitting pattern actually contains instructions for the equally simple Sawyer Wristwarmer too; a useful knit for those who work outside, or can never put down their phone!

With such a quick work up time, these are a fantastic stash busting knit and make for excellent gifts during the winter months.

SIZE:
Wristwarmer measures approximately 7.25in (18.5cm) long from top to bottom of the cuff.
Mitten measures approximately 10in (25.5cm) long from bottom of cuff to top of mitten.
Ribbed cuff measures 2.75in (7cm)

GAUGE:
11 sts x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4“ on 10mm (US 15) needles knit in the round in stocking 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 Wristwarmers - 55m (60yd)
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 (or wristwarmers)