Kitten Moon Mitts

Kitten Moon Mitts by Anneknitty

What is Being Made

The Kitten Moon Mitts are a pair of knitted mittens featuring a picture knit design of creatures in the moon. This is the first design in Annette Traves' 'Moon' series, combining functional hand warmers with charming stranded colorwork imagery. These mittens are suitable for intermediate to advanced knitters seeking a project that incorporates color work techniques.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a knitting project classified as advanced difficulty, designed for intermediate level knitters who have prior experience with stranded knitting. The mittens are constructed using the Magic loop technique or double-pointed needles (dpns), allowing for seamless, in-the-round construction. The stranded colorwork method—knitting with two colors simultaneously to create the pictorial design—is the defining technical element of this pattern.

Stitches and Construction Methods

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided content, the pattern employs stranded knitting, a technique that involves carrying yarn colors across the back of the work to create color patterns. This method requires careful tension management to prevent puckering and ensure even fabric. The use of stitch markers (ideally in different colors) helps track pattern repeats and construction sections throughout the in-the-round knitting process.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

• Main Colour (MC): 1 skein of Rowan Felted Tweed, shade 170 Seafarer (175m/50g)
• Contrast Colour (CC): 1 skein of Rowan Felted Tweed, shade 191 Granite (175m/50g)
• Yarn Weight: Sport weight (classified as DK weight, though noted as falling toward the thinner end of the DK spectrum)
• Needles: 2.5mm long circular needles for Magic loop technique, or 2.5mm double-pointed needles
• Notions: Three small stitch markers, preferably in different colors

Yarn Substitution Guidance

Designer Annette Traves notes that while Rowan Felted Tweed is classified as DK weight, it runs on the thinner side of that category. When substituting yarn, knitters should choose from the range of 4ply to thin DK weights, ensuring that tension matches the pattern requirements. Successful substitution depends on achieving the correct gauge rather than adhering strictly to the labeled weight classification.

Pattern Information

This downloadable PDF pattern is provided for personal, non-profit use only. The design is the intellectual property of Annette Traves, and unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited. The pattern represents an intermediate-to-advanced knitting project ideal for crafters looking to expand their colorwork skills while creating wearable, decorative mittens.