Pointy Pointy Mittens

Pointy Pointy Mittens by Adrian Bizilia

What is Being Made

The Pointy Pointy Mittens are a lined or unlined adult mitten design featuring a distinctive pointed silhouette. This knitting pattern offers four size options—Adult S, M, L, and XL—with finished circumferences ranging from 8.5" to 9.75" and lengths from 10.25" to 12", accommodating various hand sizes. The mittens are designed to be worn with approximately 1.5" of positive ease for a comfortable fit.

Techniques and Construction

These mittens are constructed using fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern accommodates multiple needle styles, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method: double-pointed needles, a long circular needle worked using the magic loop technique, or two circular needles. This flexibility makes the project accessible to knitters with different equipment preferences and experience levels.

The design includes optional lining, which adds warmth and durability to the finished mittens. Knitters can choose to create unlined mittens for a lighter option or add a lining layer for enhanced insulation and longevity.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs essential knitting stitches and techniques including:

• Knit (K) - the fundamental stitch forming the fabric base
• Make One (M1) - an increase technique worked by lifting the bar between stitches from the front, used for shaping the mitten structure

These basic stitches combine to create the mitten's pointed construction while remaining accessible to beginner-level knitters.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Outer Mittens: The pattern calls for Cascade 220 Sport yarn in two colors. The main color (MC) is Cascade 220 Sport in shade 8894 Christmas Green, requiring 1 skein of 50g/164 yards (150m). The contrast color (CC) is Cascade 220 Sport in shade 8903 Primavera, also 1 skein. This sport-weight yarn provides excellent stitch definition and drape suitable for fitted mittens.

Optional Lining: For knitters choosing to line their mittens, Misti Alpaca Lace in shade 533 Linden Green is recommended, with 1 skein of 50g/437 yards (400m) required. The lace-weight construction of the lining yarn allows for a smooth, non-bulky interior layer.

Needles: The pattern accommodates multiple needle sizes depending on gauge and preferred knitting method. Size options range from US 2 (2.75mm) through US 5 (3.75mm), allowing knitters to adjust needle size to achieve proper gauge with their chosen yarn. The pattern explicitly states that finished mitten size is determined by gauge and needle selection, emphasizing the importance of gauge swatching before beginning.

Yarn Weight and Difficulty

This pattern is designed for beginner knitters and uses DK and sport-weight yarns. The combination of accessible techniques, straightforward stitch vocabulary, and forgiving yarn weight makes this an ideal project for those new to mitten construction while still offering the option of a more advanced lining technique for experienced knitters.