Seriously cute critter mittens—the thumb is the tail! Kids love them and some knitters have been known to size them up to adult size by using thicker yarn and appropriate needles.

The mittens are worked in the round using stranded colorwork.

Published in Twist Collective Winter 2010

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Yarn weight

Gauge

Needle size

Sizes

Fingering / 4ply

32 stitches = 4 inches in stranded colorwork

US 1 / 2.25 mm

US 2 / 2.75 mm

Hand circumference: 5 ½ (6)” / 14 (15) cm. Intended to fit child aged 2 to 4 years (4 to 6 years).