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Forest Snowflake Mini Mittens

Project Type Gloves
Categories Knitting
Author Pat Olski
Format Project/Pattern

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The Winter 2024 issue of PieceWork is filled with many diminutive delights, and Susan Strawn’s article about vintage miniature mittens inspired me to pick up my needles immediately. I had to figure out how to knit a pair of those delightful tiny mittens.

I started out using four double-pointed needles—three to hold the stitches, and the fourth to knit with. I switched after the ribbing to three double-pointed needles—two to hold the stitches, and one to knit with for the rest of the mitten and the thumb. I really like Scandinavian knitted snowflake designs, so I incorporated a snowflake into the back of the hand portion. To add visual interest, I added stripes to the palm area.

These miniature mittens were enjoyable to make—and I fear that knitting such tiny treasures might be addictive. I can see them as ornaments, a brooch, handwarmers for a beloved doll or stuffed toy, a decoration for a card or present, or just a conversation piece. Creating them is so much fun that you might find it hard to stop at just one or two.

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