Winter Mittens

Knit a classic pair of mittens to keep your hands warm this winter! Guiding you through the project from cuff to thumb, this pattern is a great introduction to more advanced construction techniques. Learn to knit this pattern in our [Knitting 103 - Winter Mittens][1] workshop at Brooklyn Craft Company! **MATERIALS** * 1 ball of [Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino][2] (60% Merino Wool, 40% Alpaca; 100g / 2.5oz; 110yd / 100m), approximately 53 (80, 110) yd / 48 (73, 100) m required. Shown here in the color Iced Coffee. * Size US 10 (6mm) 36- or 40-inch circular knitting needles * [2 stitch markers][3] * [Tapestry needle][4] * Scrap yarn **SIZES** Small (Medium, Large) * Wrist Circumference: 4.9 (6.3, 7.7) in / 12.4 (16, 19.6) cm * Palm Circumference: 5.7 (7.1, 8.6) in / 14.5 (18, 21.8) cm **GAUGE** 14 stitches & 19 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch **SPECIAL TECHNIQUES** * Knitting in the round with magic loop * Make-1 increases (knitwise) * Putting stitches on hold * Backwards loop cast-on * K2tog and ssk decreases * Picking up stitches [1]: https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/products/knitting-103-winter-mittens [2]: https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/products/wool-and-the-gang-alpachino-merino [3]: https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/collections/knit-crochet-tools?filter.p.m.custom.tool_type=stitch+markers&form_type=product&utf8=%E2%9C%93&id=&product-id=8610010595556&section-id=template--18622450794724__main [4]: https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/products/tapestry-needles-jumbo