HOW TO KNIT COZY MITTENS: Easy step by step tutorial for All Sizes Beginner friendly

Learn how to knit warm and cozy bulky mittens for everyone in the family, from toddlers to adults!
This beginner-friendly tutorial talks you through the process step by step at an easy-to-follow pace.
Whether you're new to knitting or looking for a quick and satisfying project, these mittens are perfect for cold weather and make thoughtful handmade gifts.
Grab your needles and yarn, and let's get started.
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Yarn suggestions:
-Loops and Threads bulky #5 yarn I bought at Michaels or use two strands of #4 yarn. Choose any brand of a bulky #5 yarn. Check pattern below for amount needed for each size.
KNITTED MITTENS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Using chunky yarn and knitted in the round
SIZING: toddler (child, adult S, M, L)
a) fits hand: 5 (6, 7, 7.75, 8.5)” around
b) mitten length: 7.25 (8.5, 10.5, 12, 13)” from cuff to finger tips (adjustable)
c) cuff length: 2.5 (2.5, 3, 4, 4)” (adjustable)
ABBRVIATIONS:
BOR- beginning of round dec - decrease(d) inc - increase(d) k-knit k2tog - knit 2 sts together
m1 - make one stitch by preferred method p-purl PM - place marker SM - slip marker
ssk - slip 2 sts (one at a time), knit 2 slipped sts together
YARN: #5 chunky weight: 70 (80, 120, 150, 190) yards
CIRCULAR NEEDLES: US #4 / 3.5mm and US #7 / 4.5mm
GUAGE: 14 sts & 22 rounds = 4” (all gauges given in stockinette on larger needles)
NOTIONS: stitch markers, darning needle, scissors to cut yarn
PATTERN:
-With smaller needles 3.5mm cast on: 22 (26, 28, 32, 36) sts.
-Place BOR marker and join for working in the round. Work in 1x1 rib (k1, p1) until piece
measures 2.5 (2.5, 3, 4, 4)” from cast on.
-SWITCH to larger needles 4.5mm
-Knit 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) rounds.
THUMB GUSSET:
-Set up round: m1, k1, m1, PM, knit to end [2 sts inc]
-Rounds 1 and 2: knit
-Round 3: m1, knit to marker, m1, SM, knit to end of round [2 sts inc]
-Work rounds 1-3 a total of 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) times; 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) sts between BOR and marker.
-Next round: Place sts between BOR and marker on waste yarn, remove marker. Slide needle off waste yarn sts to finish knitting mitt portion. Cast on 1 stitch, knit to end of round
-Continue knitting every round until piece measures 1.75 (3, 3.75, 4, 4.5)” from end of thumb gusset.
DECREASE SET UP: k11 (13, 14, 16, 18), PM, knit to end and PM if desired.
-Round 1: [k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1] twice [4 sts dec]
-Work round 1 a total of 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) times; 10 (10, 8, 8, 8) sts remain.
-Break yarn, leaving a 6” tail to thread through remaining live sts. Pull tight to close top of mitten and tie off.
THUMB:
-Place held sts back on larger needles dividing the stitches on your needles with needle ends pointing to the right. Pick up 2 sts from body of mitten, 1 on each side. Knit 1 round joining the round. 11 (11, 13, 13, 15) sts.
-K2 tog and knit to BOR
-Knit every round until thumb measures 1 (1.25, 1.75, 2, 2.25)” from pick up.
-Next round: [k2tog] all the way around. 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) sts remain.
-Break yarn, leaving a 6” tail to thread through remaining live sts. Pull tight to close top of thumb.
FINISHING:
There may be a small hole at the base of the thumb. Use the yarn tail to sew up the hole.
Even your cast on edge when you tie off.
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[@Morgan-nn6xd]

I knit my first pair of mittens (ever!) for my Grandfather as a Christmas gift this year from this tutorial. He loves them so much. Thank you so much for your time and effort, it made my family's holidays and I had such a joy making them (and will be making more)! Love from Canada 🍁

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh thanks for sharing! So happy your grandfather loves his mittens and success on your first pair of mittens!

[@shirleyboucher]

Love how you explain everything😊

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad my style of teaching works for you!

[@UhYeahOkay]

Just finished my first one using double pointed needles instead of circulars and it turned out great!! A perfect, simple, mitten that worked up beautifully!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

So glad it worked out with double pointed needles!

[@madelynnorris2867]

I could not find any gloves small enough for my toddler so I knit my first pair with this video! Thank you so much!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

That is awesome! I’m so happy you found the tutorial helpful!

[@valleri5477]

MA'AM I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT YOU ARE A LIFESAVER 😭❤❤🫶🫶. I just started knitting and this was the easiest knitting tutorial EVER. Thank you so so much. I finished making 1 and I'm going to make the next pair. Once again, thank you so so much ❤❤, big love from Indonesiaa 🫶🫶

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yeah! Hello in Indonesia! Thanks for your lovely comment! Glad you found it easy to follow!

[@alicialudwinowicz1370]

Thank you for your video!!!! So many other tutorials are too fast for me.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I’m glad I could help make it easier!

[@conniewatson1659]

I just vwant to thank you for this tutorial ,... this has ben a big help,. I do understand this instructions very well😁❤️😊🥰 You are and awesome teacher...👍😁❤️😊 Thank you so much .

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jennysmith80]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you💕 Wishing you a very happy and healthy New Year 2025 🎉

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you so much! I wish you a Happy New Year too!

[@lolafalana5461]

Patti, once you have knitted the ribbing do you have to increase the size of needle? I only have one set of circular needles and have no idea what size they are. Help! Thanks so much. You are an amazing teacher.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I start with the smaller needles to make a tighter fit around the wrist. It will throw the sizing off if you don’t go up to the next size needle but if that is all you have then I suggest you give it a try and see if the final size of the mitten works for you.

[@Rosieposie-100]

Hi, can I knit with just two needles in this

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Not really. You would have a seam on both sides and on the thumb portion. You would have to work out yourself how to knit it in two pieces.

[@joybells57]

Thank you! Is there a pattern?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

The pattern is in the description box below the video.

[@joybells57]

Thank you😊 yes, saw that. Utube doesnt allow copy and paste. Did you just write it out?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

copy and paste does work.