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**The World's Simplest Mittens** - by Tin Can Knits
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*Sometimes winter catches you by surprise and you need a pair of mittens, quick! These are a perfect quick knit or a blank canvas for mitten fun!*
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**Pattern Info**
**Sizing**
toddler (child, **adult S, M, L**)
fits hand: 5 (6, **7, 7.75, 8.5**)” around
mitten length: 7.25 (8.5, **10.5, 12, 13**)” from cuff to finger tips *(adjustable)*
cuff length: 2.5 (2.5, **3, 4, 4**)” *(adjustable)*
**Yarn**
fingering weight: 140 (160, **210, 260, 300**) yards
DK weight 100 (120, **160, 190, 220**) yards
worsted weight: 90 (100, **130, 160, 200**) yards
chunky weight: 70 (80, **120, 150, 190**) yards
*(samples shown in [Madelinetosh Tosh DK][4] in 'tomato', [SweetGeorgia Superwash Worsted][5] in 'juicebox', [Rainbow Heirloom Sweater][6] in ‘princess rockstar’, and [Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted][7] in 'spanish coin')*
**Needles**
fingering: US #0 / 2mm and US #2 / 2.75mm
DK: US #3 / 3.25mm and US #5 / 3.75mm
worsted: US #5 / 3.75mm and US #7 / 4.5mm
chunky: US #6 / 4mm and US #8 / 5mm
DPNs in both sizes or long circulars for magic loop *(or as required to meet gauge)*
**Gauge**
fingering: 26 sts & 36 rounds / 4”
DK: 24 sts & 32 rounds / 4”
worsted: 20 sts & 28 rounds / 4”
chunky: 18 sts & 24 rounds / 4”
*(all gauges given in stockinette on larger needles)*
**Notions**
darning needle, stitch marker
**Helpful Tutorials**
[Let's knit a super simple mitten][8]
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For all pattern abbreviations, techniques, and to contact us, visit [www.tincanknits.com][9]
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[1]: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tin-can-knits/3538209
[2]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/249851778762566/
[3]: http://eepurl.com/k5p8L
[4]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-dk
[5]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/sweetgeorgia-yarns-superwash-worsted
[6]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/rainbow-heirloom-sweater
[7]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/sweet-fiber-yarns-cashmerino-worsted
[8]: https://tincanknits.wordpress.com/?p=6689&preview=true
[9]: http://www.tincanknits.com
