A pink hand knitted mitten with ears and face of a cat
Two pink hand knitted mittens with ears and face of a cat, criss-crossed on a white wood table
A pink cat-shaped mitten with the thumb touching a starfish against a stone wall.
A pink hand knitted mitten with ears and face of a cat
Two pink hand knitted mittens with ears and face of a cat, criss-crossed on a white wood table
A pink cat-shaped mitten with the thumb touching a starfish against a stone wall.

KnittyCat Mittens

$6.00

• Bulky yarn • Just 1-2 hours per mitten!

KnittyCat is a beginner-friendly mitten pattern that turns bulky yarn into cozy kitten mittens. With playful little ears and an embroidered face, these mitts will put a smile on anyone's face. Perfect for packing snowballs or keeping hands warm on winter walks.

With sizing for both kids and adults, these are perfect for gifting or just adding a touch of cat-like whimsy to your own winter wardrobe.

The pattern has been thoughtfully prepared with lots of detail and test knitted to ensure that it's user-friendly and error free. There are size-specific guides for embroidering the cat’s facial features and tips for embroidery success.

For bonus fun, leave your KnittyCat Mittens lying around. People can’t resist picking them up and doing silly things!

Many thanks to the fabulous test knitters of this pattern!

I always announce test knitting opportunities in my newsletter, and like to include testers of various experience levels. Subscribe at http://eepurl.com/gSoXvP to see the testing calls, plus get discounts on new patterns and more.

• Bulky yarn • Just 1-2 hours per mitten!

KnittyCat is a beginner-friendly mitten pattern that turns bulky yarn into cozy kitten mittens. With playful little ears and an embroidered face, these mitts will put a smile on anyone's face. Perfect for packing snowballs or keeping hands warm on winter walks.

With sizing for both kids and adults, these are perfect for gifting or just adding a touch of cat-like whimsy to your own winter wardrobe.

The pattern has been thoughtfully prepared with lots of detail and test knitted to ensure that it's user-friendly and error free. There are size-specific guides for embroidering the cat’s facial features and tips for embroidery success.

For bonus fun, leave your KnittyCat Mittens lying around. People can’t resist picking them up and doing silly things!

Many thanks to the fabulous test knitters of this pattern!

I always announce test knitting opportunities in my newsletter, and like to include testers of various experience levels. Subscribe at http://eepurl.com/gSoXvP to see the testing calls, plus get discounts on new patterns and more.

Sizes: Older child (adult small, adult medium, adult large) to fit hand circumference of approximately 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8)”/16 (17.5, 19, 20) cm, as measured at base of 4 fingers.

Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rounds to 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch.

Yarn: Bulky yarn, approximately 75 (90, 105, 125) grams/85 (100, 115, 130) yards/75 (90, 105, 125) meters.

The sample was made with Debbie Bliss Merion, a 50% wool/50% acrylic yarn with 109 yards to 100 grams. Other bulky wool and wool-blend yarns would work well. Similar yarns to the one used for the sample include Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky, Plymouth Chunky Merino, Cascade Llamerino Chunky, Cascade 220 Grande, Lion Brand Hue + Me, Berroco Vintage Chunky, and others.

Needles: US 7/4.5 mm and US 9/5.5 mm, or size to obtain gauge plus two sizes smaller. These mittens are worked in the round, so you will need either dpns In both sizes or a long circular needle, if you prefer to use the Magic Loop method.

Notions:

• Marker for beginning of round

• waste yarn of approximately same weight as working yarn but contrasting color, approximately 12”/30 cm long

• tapestry needle to weave in ends

• black or other contrasting scrap yarn to embroider facial features.

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