2020 Mitts

2020 Mitts by Melanie Berg

What is Being Made

The 2020 Mitts are a pair of soft and cozy hand mitts designed as a knitted accessory. These mitts serve as both a practical hand-warming garment and an inspirational project, created with the intention of providing comfort and encouragement during challenging times. The design is simple yet striking, offering a balance between ease of construction and visual appeal.

Knitting Techniques

The 2020 Mitts are worked in the round, a fundamental knitting technique that creates seamless cylindrical fabric ideal for mittens and gloves. This method eliminates the need for seaming and produces a smooth, professional finish. The pattern includes special techniques for which video tutorials and detailed instructions are available through the designer's Ravelry group, supporting knitters in mastering any unfamiliar construction methods.

Stitches Used

While the complete stitch breakdown is not fully detailed in the provided content, the pattern description emphasizes a simple yet striking pattern, suggesting the use of basic knitting stitches combined in a visually interesting arrangement. The construction involves standard techniques suitable for beginner-level knitters, making the mitts accessible to those new to the craft.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn: The sample mitts are knitted using Pascuali Filati Naturali Cashmere 6/28 (Organic), a luxury yarn composed of 100% cashmere. This yarn weight falls within the 3-ply to 4-ply range, providing a delicate yet warm fabric. The project requires 2 balls of yarn in the colorway "Creme (20)," with the sample size M using 36 grams or 176 yards (162 meters) of yarn.

Needles and Notions: The mitts are worked on US 2.5 [3.00 mm] double-pointed needles, which are appropriately sized for the fine cashmere yarn and create the necessary gauge for a well-fitting mitt. Additional notions include 1 stitch holder and 1 stitch marker, essential tools for managing stitches and tracking pattern repeats during the in-the-round construction.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, the 2020 Mitts are designed to be accessible to knitters new to the craft. The straightforward construction and simple pattern make this an ideal first mitt or glove project, while the use of luxury cashmere yarn elevates the finished piece into a special, gift-worthy garment.