Nimble Needles shares a fantastic step-by-step colorwork mittens knitting tutorial and free pattern, breaking down every stage. You never have to fear knitting mittens or shaping thumbs again! It is an inspiring, approachable guide designed to build your confidence whether you are trying stranded colorwork for the first time or sticking with a clean, solid color.
The construction follows a straightforward 5-step process demonstrated in a men’s size M, with easy tips to get a custom fit. You start by casting on a stretchy ribbed cuff, then work thumb gusset increases to build out room for the hand. Next, you place those gusset stitches on waste yarn, knit through the patterned palm up to the shaped tip decreases. You’ll finish by picking up the held stitches to knit a seamless thumb. Raid your yarn stash for 3 fun contrast colors and grab your favorite needles! Cast on these cozy, bold DIY colorwork mittens just in time for the winter chill!