The Harvest Moon Mittens Free Pattern

The Harvest Moon Mittens Free Pattern

Embrace the cozy warmth of autumn with these Harvest Moon Mittens, featuring a delightful blend of texture and colorwork. Perfect for chilly days, these mittens are a must-knit for any accessory lover. With easy-to-follow instructions, even beginners can create their own pair of these stylish mittens!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (e.g., deep orange and cream)
• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
• Stitch markers (optional, but helpful for tracking your thumb gusset)
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On

Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 40 stitches with your main color (MC). Divide the stitches evenly onto 4 double-pointed needles (10 stitches per needle) and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

2. Cuff

For the cuff, work the following rounds:

• Rounds 1-10: *K2, P2* ribbing with MC.

3. Body of the Mitten

Continue with the body of the mitten:

• Rounds 11-20: Knit all stitches with MC.
• Rounds 21-30: Switch to contrasting color (CC) and knit all stitches.

4. Thumb Gusset

To create the thumb gusset, follow these rounds:

• Round 31: K18, place marker, M1, K2, M1, place marker, K to end.
• Round 32: Knit all stitches.
• Round 33: K to marker, slip marker, M1, knit to next marker, M1, slip marker, K to end.

Repeat Rounds 32-33 until there are 12 stitches between markers.

5. Separate Thumb

Next, separate the thumb:

• Next Round: K to marker, remove marker, place 12 gusset stitches on a holder, remove marker, cast on 2 stitches, K to end.

Continue knitting in the round until the mitten measures 7 inches from the cuff.

6. Top Shaping

Now, shape the top of the mitten:

• Round 1: *K8, K2tog* repeat around.
• Round 2: Knit all stitches.
• Round 3: *K7, K2tog* repeat around.

Continue decreasing in this manner until 8 stitches remain. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight and secure.

7. Thumb

For the thumb, follow these steps:

• Transfer the 12 stitches from the holder to your needles.
• Pick up 2 stitches from the cast-on edge.
• Knit in the round for 2 inches.

8. Thumb Decrease

To finish the thumb, decrease as follows:

• Round 1: *K2tog* around.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight and secure.

9. Finishing

Finally, weave in all ends and block lightly if desired to achieve a polished look.

Congratulations! You have successfully knitted your very own Harvest Moon Mittens. Enjoy the warmth and style they bring to your autumn wardrobe!