NEW PATTERN / Quick Mittens for Men

January 7, 2010

Last year I knit a pair of convertible mittens for Chris made entirely from scraps because I knew he would be wearing them to work. They were certainly the most ugly knitted object I had ever completed but very functional and Chris loved them. He would show them to everyone, he spoke so highly of the mitts that eventually I had a list of requests. I made four pairs last Christmas and once I was mitten-ed out I decided that anyone else who wanted a pair could wait until next year.

Quick Mittens for Men knitting pattern by Jane Richmond
I decided to redesign the original pattern to make it easier on myself. I switched from worsted weight to chunky to make the project fly by and I chose to use an easy care yarn because I don't know any men who would be willing to wash their clothing by hand.

Quick Mittens for Men knitting pattern by Jane Richmond
As promised, Liam received a pair of his own convertible mittens. I secretly knit an additional pair for Chris. He is very happy with his new mitts, so happy in fact that he likes to show them off. I already have a list to knit for next year...

Quick Mittens for Men knitting pattern by Jane Richmond

PATTERN DETAILS

Materials
One 100g ball of Patons Shetland Chunky in Earthy Brown. 110 meters.
Note: If using the Tweed version of this yarn 2 balls are required as the yardage per ball is less.
6 mm dpns, set of 4
2 stitch markers
Tapestry Needle
Waste Yarn

Gauge
12 sts and 24 rows = 4 in over st st

Sizes
One Size

You can purchase the pattern via RAVELRY or through my ETSY shop.