Mittens for the Whole Family
With some fun yarn colors, you can make Mittens for the Whole Family! This collection of handmade mittens from Red Heart Yarn makes a pair for dad, mom, and a little one! This set would be a great gift for a new family or a fun craft to do when the nights are cold!
Find this project and other patterns for fingerless gloves in our roundup of 16 Free Knitting Patterns for Mittens.
Materials:
- RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 1 skein each 624 Tea Leaf A, 964 Primary B, and 319 Cherry Red C
- Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 3.5 mm [US 4] and 3.75 mm [US 5]
- 3 Stitch markers
- Small stitch holder
- Yarn needle
GAUGE: 18 sts = 4”; 28 Rounds = 4” in Stockinette stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.
Special Abbreviation
M1 (make one stitch) = Lift running thread before next stitch onto left needle and knit into the back loop.
ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, C, = color A, B, C; k = knit; k2tog = knit next two sts together; mm = millimeters; p = purl; St st = Stockinette stitch (knit every round); st(s) = stitch(es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified
Instructions:
Mittens Sized for Children (Women, Men).
Directions are for smallest size; changes for larger sizes are in parentheses.
Hand Circumference: 5½ (7¾, 9½)”
Length from wrist to fingertips: 6 (10½, 12)”
Stripe Sequence
Children’s Version: * 3 Rounds B, 2 Rounds A; repeat from *.
Women’s Version: * 3 Rounds A, 2 Rounds C; repeat from *.
MITTENS (make 2):
Cuff Ribbing:
- With smaller needles and A (C, C), cast on 24 (36, 44) sts.
- Divide evenly among 3 dpns, place marker for beginning of round and join being careful not to twist sts.
- Round 1: * K2, p2; repeat from * around . Repeat Round 1 for 1¾ (3, 3½)”.
Begin Pattern:
- Change to larger needles, begin St st, and k1 (1, 0) round even.
- For children’s and women’s sizes only: Join B (A), and begin Stripe sequence.
- For all sizes: Work even until piece measures 2¼ (4½, 5)” from beginning.
Thumb Gusset:
- Round 1: K11 (17, 21), place marker, k1, M1, k1, place marker, k to end–25 (37, 45) sts.
- Round 2 and all even rounds: Knit even.
- Round 3: K11 (17, 21), M1, k3, M1, k to end–27 (39, 47) sts.
- Round 5: K11 (17, 21), M1, k5, M1, k to end–29 (41, 49) sts.
- Round 7: K11 (17, 21), M1, k7, M1, k to end–31 (43, 51) sts.
For women’s and men’s sizes only:
- Round 9: K17 (21), M1, k9, M1, k to end–45 (53) sts.
- Round 11: K17 (21), M1, k11, M1, k to end–47 (55) sts.
- Round 13: K17 (21), M1, k13, M1, k to end–49 (57) sts.
For men’s size only:
- Round 15: K21, M1, k15, M1, k to end–59 sts.
Hand:
For all sizes:
- Next Round: K11 (17, 21), place next 9 (15, 17) sts on holder for thumb, cast on 2 (1, 0) sts, k to end–24 (35, 42) sts. Work even in pattern as established until piece measures 5 (9 10½)” from beginning.
For children’s and women’s sizes only:
- End with round 3 of B (A), and continue in A (C) only.
Shape Mitten Top:
For all sizes:
- Round 1 and all odd rounds: Knit even.
- Round 2: * K4 (5, 5), k2tog; repeat from * around–20 (30, 36) sts.
- Round 4: * K3 (4, 4), k2tog; repeat from * around–16 (25, 30) sts.
- Round 6: * K2 (3, 3), k2tog; repeat from * around–12 (20, 24) sts.
For children’s size only:
- Round 7: * K1, k2tog; repeat from * around–8 sts.
- Round 8: * K2tog; repeat from * around–4 sts.
For women’s and men’s sizes only:
- Round 8: * K2, k2tog; repeat from * around–15 (18) sts.
- Round 10: * K1, k2tog; repeat from * around–10 (12) sts.
- Round 12: * K2tog; repeat from * around–5 (6) sts.
For all sizes:
- Cut yarn, leaving a 6” tail. Thread through remaining sts, pull tightly to secure.
Thumb:
- Divide 9 (15, 17) sts from holder onto 3 dpns. Continue in pattern as established and work 1 round even, picking up 1 st between hand and thumb at end of row–10 (16, 18) sts. Work even until thumb measures ¾ (1½, 1¾)”.
For children’s size only:
- Round 1: K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1, k2tog–7 sts.
- Round 2: Knit even.
- Round 3: K2tog, k1, k2tog, k2tog–4sts.
For women’s size only:
- Round 1: * K2, k2tog; repeat from * around–12 sts.
- Rounds 2 and 4: Knit even.
- Round 3: * K1, k2tog; repeat from * around–8 sts.
- Round 5: * K2tog; repeat from * around–4 sts.
For men’s size only:
- Round 1: [K2, k2tog, k1, k2tog] 2 times, k2, k2tog–13 sts.
- Rounds 2 and 4: Knit even.
- Round 3: [K1, k2tog, k2tog] 2 times, k1, k2tog–8 sts.
- Round 5: * K2tog; repeat from * around–4 sts.
For all sizes:
- Cut yarn leaving a 6” tail. Thread through remaining sts, pull tightly to secure.
- Weave in yarn ends.
Free projects, giveaways, exclusive partner offers, and more straight to your inbox!
Tags / Related Topics
Your Recently Viewed Projects

EveningKnitter
Nov 14, 2013
However, this pattern is similar to a pattern I've used for years that I love.

Report Inappropriate Comment
Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.
Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site.
Project of the Day
Elegant Refurbished Entryway Cabinet
If you need more storage space but don't have extra room or money to do it, try repurposing an old piece of furniture from your… Continue reading: "Elegant Refurbished Entryway Cabinet"
What's Hot
- 16 Free Knitting Patterns for Mittens
- Beginner Montgomery Fingerless Mitts
- Mittens for the Whole Family
- Quick Adorable Fingerless Gloves
- Roman Holiday Fingerless Mittens
- Easy Wrist Warmers
- Lettuce Green Arm Warmers
- Fingerless Cable Gloves
- Helix Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern
- Chunky Mittens Knitting Pattern

Something worth saving?
- SAVE all your favorite crafts
- ADD personal notes
- QUICKLY reference your crafts
Sponsored Content
Our Newest Projects & Articles
- Aldi Reusable Shopping Bag
- Printable Sports Word Scramble
- C2c Heart Hat
- Easy Wrap Dress Free Sewing Pattern
- Striped Hourglass Area Rug
- Winding Cables Hat
- Seeing Stripes Shawl
- Hashtag Slouchy
- Dragon Wing Cowl
- A Quick Guide To Snap Fasteners For Clothing Or Bags
Free eBooks
- 11 Crochet Shawl Patterns: Crochet Poncho Patterns, Free Easy Crochet Patterns and More
- 12 Knitted Scarf Patterns: Fabulous Free Knitting Patterns for Beginners
- 14 Free Crochet Patterns for Babies and Toddlers
- 16 Free Crochet Hat Patterns, Scarves, and Gloves
- 22 Free Crochet Patterns: Afghan Patterns, Crochet Hats, and More
- 24 Quick and Easy Knitting Patterns
- 7 Adult Coloring Pages
- 8 Free Apron Sewing Patterns
- Easy Lace Knitting Patterns
- Quick & Easy Decoupage: 12 Fabulous Mod Podge Projects for Your Home