Queen Anne Mitts

Queen Anne Mitts by Jennifer Chase-Rappaport

What is Being Made

The Queen Anne Mitts are fingerless mitts designed by Jennifer Chase-Rappaport, available in three sizes to fit Child/Teen, Women's small/medium, and Women's medium/large hands. These mitts feature actual measurements of 6 inches, 6.5 inches, and 7 inches respectively. The design includes a thumb gusset construction and is characterized by decorative patterning on the back of the hand, making them both functional and visually appealing for everyday wear or special occasions.

Techniques Used

The Queen Anne Mitts are constructed using circular knitting techniques, worked either on a set of double-point needles or using the magic loop method on circular needles. The pattern is worked in the round, with separate instructions provided for the Right and Left mitts. The thumb gusset is created through strategic increases, and the designer notes that additional Gusset Rounds can be worked without increasing to adjust the overall length of the thumb opening. Right and Left mitts follow the same construction except for thumb gusset placement, with thumb instructions provided as a final step for both mitts.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Queen Anne Mitts feature two primary stitch patterns working in combination. The Beaded Rib Pattern serves as the background texture and is worked over a multiple of 2 stitches plus 1. Layered over this ribbed foundation is the Cascading Leaves Pattern, which appears on the back of each hand, creating visual interest and a sophisticated finished appearance. The combination of these stitch patterns creates a stretchy, flexible fabric suitable for fingerless mitts.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn: 200 yards of fingering weight yarn (such as Hazel Knits Artisan Sock)
• Needles: Size 1 (2.25mm) needles, worked as a set of double-points or long circular needles for magic loop method
• Notions: 3 stitch markers—2 of the same color and 1 unique marker for pattern tracking

Difficulty Level and Fit Notes

The Queen Anne Mitts are rated as an advanced knitting project, suitable for experienced knitters comfortable with circular knitting, stitch pattern work, and gusset construction. The fabric produced is quite stretchy and will stretch at least one inch beyond its measured circumference, so the designer recommends choosing a size smaller than your actual hand measurement for proper fit and wear.