Wishful Mitts

Wishful Mitts by Jennifer Myrick

Project Overview

Wishful Mitts is an intermediate-level knitted mitten pattern designed by Jennifer Myrick. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a pair of elegant adult mittens featuring decorative lace detailing and twisted ribbing. The mittens are sized to fit most adults with an unstretched circumference of 6 inches (15 cm) and a finished length of 9 inches (23 cm).

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pair of knitted mittens constructed in the round using circular needles. The mittens feature a fitted cuff with twisted ribbing and a decorative lace panel that repeats throughout the hand section, creating an elegant and refined aesthetic suitable for everyday wear or special occasions.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round: The mittens are constructed using circular needles to create seamless tubes, eliminating the need for seaming.
• Twisted ribbing: The cuff begins with 1x1 twisted ribbing (knit through the back loop paired with purl stitches) for a refined, textured edge.
• Lace construction: Yarn overs and decreases create an openwork lace pattern that repeats across the hand section.
• Stitch marker placement: Markers are used to track pattern repeats and the beginning of each round.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

• Ktbl (knit through the back loop): Creates a twisted stitch for textured ribbing and pattern definition.
• Purl (P): Used in alternating rows with twisted knit stitches to create ribbed texture.
• Yarn over (YO): Creates decorative holes and increases within the lace pattern.
• S2KP (slip two stitches together, knit one, pass slipped stitches over): A centered double decrease that balances yarn overs in the lace motif.
• 1x1 twisted ribbing: The foundation pattern for the cuff, worked for 6 rounds before transitioning to the lace section.
• Four-round lace repeat: A repeating pattern sequence that alternates between lace increases/decreases and stockinette sections.

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: Cascade Yarns CASCADE 220 SUPERWASH EFFECTS in colorway #11 Dried Flowers. This worsted-weight yarn is 100% superwash wool, offering durability and easy care. One 100-gram skein (220 yards) is required to complete the pair of mittens.

Needles: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles for knitting in the round.

Additional notions: Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and round beginnings, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked at a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern. The mittens are designed in one size to fit most adults, with finished measurements of 6 inches (15 cm) unstretched circumference and 9 inches (23 cm) in length.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with experience in circular needle techniques and basic lace construction. Familiarity with yarn overs, decreases, and reading stitch patterns is recommended.