This knitting pattern is in English.
The Key Mittens are worked from the wrist up. The thumb is worked at the end. The mittens are worked either on a long circular needle using the Magic Loop technique or on double-pointed needles.
Size guide
Use a measuring tape to measure around your hand at the knuckles. The sizes 4-7 years (7-10 years) S (M) L fit an approximate hand circumference of 14-15 (15-17) 17-18 (18-20) 20-22 cm [5½-6 (6-6¾) 6¾-7 (7-7¾) 7¾-8¾ inches].
Sizes: 4-7 years (7-10 years) S (M) L
Mitten length: 21 (23) 26 (27) 29 cm [8¼ (9) 10¼ (10¾) 11½ inches]
Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in colorwork pattern and stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [US6] needle
Needles: 3.5 mm [US4] and 4 mm [US6] / 80 cm [32 inches] circular needles if using the Magic Loop technique, or 3.5 mm [US4] and 4 mm [US6] double-pointed needles
Materials: Main color (color for rib cuff, thumb and top): approx. 34 (44) 54 (62) 70 g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m [98 yds]) or Peruvian by Filcolana (50 g = 100 m [109 yds])
Stripe color: 18 (24) 28 (32) 38 g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m [98 yds]) or Peruvian by Filcolana (50 g = 100 m [109 yds])
Please note that the given yarn amounts are for a pair of mittens
Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5)
See the classification of difficulty here.
The red and white Key Mittens are knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the colors Vinrød [4363] and Almond [2511].
