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Smiley Wrist Warmer Mitts Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

The Smiley Wrist Warmer Mitts are a pair of cozy hand warmers designed by Knitting Times Design. These mitts measure approximately 10cm in width and 22cm in length, making them ideal for keeping wrists and hands warm during cold weather. The pattern includes optional thumb holes for added functionality and comfort. Two identical hand warmers are created following this single pattern.

Techniques Used

This beginner-friendly knitting project employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for those new to the craft. The pattern uses two primary stitch patterns to create texture and visual interest. The mitts begin with a ribbed cuff that provides elasticity and a fitted finish at the wrist. The main body of the mitts features double moss stitch, a reversible textured pattern that creates an attractive, bumpy surface on both sides of the fabric. The pattern concludes with a cast-off edge worked as the first row of the double moss stitch pattern, ensuring a neat and consistent finish.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) - The fundamental stitch that forms the base of the fabric
• Purl (P) - The reverse of the knit stitch, used in combination with knits to create texture
• 1x1 Rib - Created by alternating knit and purl stitches across each row, producing vertical lines and elastic recovery
• Double Moss Stitch - A four-row repeat pattern alternating between (k1, p1) and (p1, k1) sequences, creating a textured, reversible fabric

Pattern Construction Details

The pattern begins by casting on 20 stitches using 8mm needles. The first section consists of 1x1 ribbing worked for approximately 10cm from the cast-on edge, ending on a wrong-side row. This ribbed cuff provides stretch and helps the mitts stay securely in place on the wrist. The main body then transitions into double moss stitch, which is worked continuously until the entire piece measures 22cm from the cast-on edge. The four-row double moss stitch repeat is worked as follows: Row 1 knits and purls alternately across (k1, p1), Row 2 repeats Row 1, Row 3 reverses the pattern (p1, k1), and Row 4 repeats Row 3. The pattern concludes by casting off using the cast-off as row 1 of the double moss stitch pattern. After knitting, the side seam is sewn together, with an optional opening left for the thumb if desired.

Materials and Gauge Information

These mitts are worked in super chunky yarn, which knits up quickly and creates a warm, substantial fabric. The pattern requires approximately 100g of super chunky yarn suitable for use with 8mm needles. The yarn shown in the pattern photograph is Rico Creative Smile. A pair of 8mm needles is required for the main knitting, along with scissors and a yarn needle for sewing the side seam. The tension gauge is measured over 2cm in double moss stitch on 6mm needles at 2 stitches and 2 rows, providing a reference point for achieving proper fabric density and finished measurements.