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2-Needle Basic Mittens – 1960s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Ladies’ Small, Medium, Large; Men’s Small, Medium, Large

Sometimes the best vintage knitting pattern is also the simplest, and this 1960s basic mittens pattern proves it. Worked flat on two straight needles in easy stockinette stitch, these classic ribbed-cuff mittens come together quickly and are a perfect quick pattern for beginner knitters still building confidence with shaping and thumb gussets. Sized for both ladies’ and men’s hands, they’re an ideal everyday knit for gifting, stashbusting worsted yarn, or simply keeping hands warm all winter long.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Easy/Beginner.
Construction: Worked flat on two straight needles from the cuff up; k2, p2 ribbed cuff, stockinette hand with an increased gusset for the thumb (placed on a holder and worked separately), then shaped to a point at the fingertips and sewn along the side seam.
Finished Measurements: Sized for Ladies’ Small, Medium, Large and Men’s Small, Medium, Large (see chart in pattern for exact palm circumference).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with sizes given in parentheses.
Stitches: Knit, purl, k2tog increase/decrease shaping, ribbing.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: American Thread Company “Dawn” Knitting Worsted — approximately 110–165 yards (57–85 g): 2 oz for Ladies’ Small, 3 oz for all remaining sizes.
Substitute Yarn: Modern worsted weight yarn such as Lion Brand Worsted or Patons Classic Wool Worsted.
Knitting Needles: US #5 and US #7 straight needles (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing seams.
Gauge: 5 stitches and 7 rows = 1″ on US #7 needles.

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