Celeste Mittens Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Celeste Mittens Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
Five-colour mittens worked in the round. The thumb is finished after the hand; the yarn quantities below are for a pair.
English printed knitting pattern. You receive the pattern booklet by post. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished item are not included.
Pattern details
Difficulty: 4/5 on PetiteKnit's scale. Sizes: 3–6 years, 6–10 years, S, M, L.
Size and fit
| Size | Hand circumference (cm) | Finished length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 3–6 years | 14–15 | 21 |
| 6–10 years | 15–17 | 23 |
| S | 17–18 | 26 |
| M | 18–20 | 27 |
| L | 20–22 | 29 |
Gauge, needles and accessories
Gauge: 22 stitches × 24 rows in colourwork on 4 mm needles; 22 stitches × 30 rows in stocking stitch on 3.5 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before starting, and adjust needle size to achieve the pattern gauge.
Needles: 3 mm, 3.5 mm and 4 mm circular needles, 80 cm for Magic Loop, or double-pointed needles.
Recommended yarn stocked at Wild & Woolly
| Size | Colour 1 (metres) | Colour 2 (metres) | Colour 3 (metres) | Colour 4 (metres) | Colour 5 (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3–6 years | 59 m | 15 m | 8 m | 11 m | 8 m |
| 6–10 years | 73 m | 19 m | 11 m | 15 m | 8 m |
| S | 88 m | 22 m | 15 m | 26 m | 10 m |
| M | 99 m | 28 m | 19 m | 30 m | 11 m |
| L | 113 m | 30 m | 19 m | 33 m | 15 m |
Quantities are converted from the designer's stated amounts using Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt: 91 m per 50 g and rounded up to whole metres. Buy enough complete balls for your size and allow extra for swatching or changes in length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a Celeste Mittens size?
Measure around the hand at the knuckles and compare it with the pattern’s size guide. The pattern includes children’s and adult sizes; age alone is less reliable than the hand measurement.
When is the thumb knitted on Celeste Mittens?
The mitten is worked from the wrist upwards, and the thumb is worked at the end. You can use double-pointed needles or Magic Loop for the small circumference.