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Lined Knit and Crochet Mittens Pattern
November 20th, 2009 | 
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Double Layer Mitts
I am going to share with you my secret for making the warmest mittens you or your kids will ever wear. Coming from Canada, staying warm in the winter is sometimes a challenge in the middle of January. I absolutely hate the cold. Yeah, I know, why do I live in Canada? LOL
So I decided a few years ago to come up with a way to keep my hands warm no matter what the temperature. As a result, I came up with the double or fur-lined mitten. This really is easy to do and you would not believe how warm these mitts are! My hands actually sweat in -20C weather with these on.
You can use this technique with both knit or crochet mitts. So I am including a classic knit and crochet pattern below for you to use.
Materials:
1 ball of worsted weight yarn
1 ball of fuzzy yarn such as eyelash yarn or angora
Instructions:
Knit any mitten pattern of your choice. I tend to use the classic mitten pattern but if you like a fancier mitten then you can knit or crochet your favorite pattern.
Important: Make the outer main mittens a little larger than normal as you will be knitting (or crocheting) a second mitt inside.
When your mitten is complete, roll down the cuff and using a fuzzy yarn, pick up and knit the same number of stitches along the first row after your rib stitch. The first row or two may be a bit awkward working around the first mitten but once you get going it becomes easier.
Now you will knit a complete mitten on these stitches. Fasten off and tuck this mitten inside the other mitten. I usually tack the two mittens together by running a stitch through both thicknesses at the tip of the fingers and thumb so that both layers stay together when taking them off.
This double thickness with fuzzy wool used for the inside mitt makes the mittens feel like they are fur lined and the wind just does not get through them. If you are using a natural fuzzy wool, over time the fuzziness turns to felt.If you use eyelash yarn, it stays furry. Both are awesome. Seriously, you will never wear a warmer pair of mittens!
Give it a try and let me know if they aren’t the best mitts you have ever worn.
Classic crochet mitten pattern.
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Free Knit and Crochet Dish Cloth Patterns
Knit and crochet dish cloths
Since I am on the kick of kitchen and cleaning products to knit and crochet to save money I thought I would share some free dish cloth patterns with you. I have a ton of these on hand for all kinds of different uses. I stopped buying paper towels as a way to reduce my carbon footprint and these cloths are super absorbent and can handle any mess better than any paper towel. I usually crochet a little loop on one corner and hang them inside my cupboard so I always have them on hand.
Alex's Cloth
This is a nice cloth with a lovely checker pattern. Just the right size for doing dishes and kitchen cleanups.
Materials: 1 ball Cotton yarn, Size 4mm or 4.5mm needles, (US 6 or 7).
Cupcake Dish Cloth
I love this cloth. So cute and interesting to knit. Add a sweet touch to your kitchen with this dish cloth pattern.
Size: approximately 8 ¾” X 7 ¾”.
Materials: One skein of worsted weight cotton. The cloth pictured was done in Peaches & Crème in Baby Pink.
Needles: Size 6
Gauge: 4.5 sts. per inch, not critical
Click here for the free pattern.
Nubby Crochet Dish Cloth
This is a super thick and absorbent dish cloth pattern. This one is crochet for all of you crocheters out there.
Click here to download the pdf pattern.
Christmas Wreath Dishcloth
Since the holidays will be here before long, here is a cute crochet Christmas wreath cloth pattern.
Materials: 100% cotton Sugar & Cream yarn in the colors of red, white and green
Crochet Hook size H
Large Tapestry Needle for making french knots & weaving in the ends
Click here for the free pattern.
If you like these knit and crochet dish cloth patterns please leave me a comment. I am doing a contest. I will draw one name from the people who leave comments each month and will send you a free dishcloth that I will knit up for you. So the more comments you leave on my blog posts the greater your chance of winning! 