Eleanor Mitts in SweetGeorgia Superwash Sport - Downloadable PDF

Eleanor Mitts: Two-Colour Fingerless Mittens Knitting Pattern by Andrea Grunden

The Eleanor Mitts is a beautifully crafted two-colour fingerless mitten pattern designed by Andrea Grunden and available as a downloadable PDF. Worked in SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Sport weight yarn, these fingerless mitts strike a perfect balance between understated elegance and charming detail. The design is described as suitable for knitters of all skill levels, making it an accessible yet rewarding project for beginners and experienced knitters alike.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a pair of two-colour fingerless mittens, sometimes referred to as fingerless mitts or wrist warmers. Fingerless mitts cover the hand and wrist while leaving the fingers free, making them a practical and stylish accessory for everyday wear. The finished measurements are 7½ inches (19 cm) wide and 7 inches (18 cm) long, providing a comfortable fit around the hand and wrist. The mitts feature a thumb opening and are constructed to be worn on either hand.

Construction Method

Unlike many mitten patterns that are worked entirely in the round, the Eleanor Mitts are worked flat. This means the fabric is knitted back and forth in rows rather than in a continuous spiral, which can be a welcome approach for knitters who prefer flat knitting or are less comfortable with circular techniques. The flat construction also allows the two-colour design to be managed with greater ease, as colour changes and button closures are incorporated into the design. The finished mitts are seamed and fastened with sixteen buttons measuring ½ inch (12 mm), which serve as both a functional closure and a striking decorative detail that contributes to the pattern's signature elegance.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting — worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round
• Two-colour knitting — using a Main Colour (MC) and a Contrast Colour (CC) to create visual interest and colour steps across the fabric
• Ribbing — used to add structure and stretch, particularly at the cuffs and edges
• Stockinette stitch — the primary fabric stitch, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• Thumb gusset shaping — achieved through increases to create a comfortable thumb opening
• Seaming — joining the flat-knitted fabric to complete the mitten shape
• Button attachment — sewing on decorative and functional buttons as part of the finishing process

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) — forms the main body of the mitts
• Ribbing — adds elasticity and a polished finish at the edges
• kfb (knit into the front and back of a stitch) — an increase stitch used in shaping
• k2tog (knit two stitches together) — a right-leaning decrease used in shaping
• p2tog (purl two stitches together) — a decrease worked on the purl side

Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The pattern calls for SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Sport yarn, a 100% superwash merino wool yarn that comes in skeins of 328 yards (300 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g). Two skeins are required in total — one for the Main Colour (MC) and one for the Contrast Colour (CC). The sample shown uses Silver as the Main Colour. SweetGeorgia Superwash Sport is known for its soft hand, vibrant dye uptake, and easy-care properties, making it an excellent choice for accessories that will be worn and washed frequently.

The recommended needle size is US size 4 (3.5 mm), used as a set of four double-pointed needles (DPNs). Knitters are advised to adjust needle size as needed to achieve the correct