How to make mittens are a basic skill that should be in every knitter's tool kit.  Tin Can Knits The World's Simplest Mittens pattern make learning this easy peasy!  You can use fingering, DK, worsted, or chunky yarns and make Toddler, Child, or Adult S, M, L sizes.  Nancy will help you learn Magic Loop, Two Circular Needles, or how to make friends with your trusty DPNs.  Mittens are a great stash buster and are also great charity knitting projects for the upcoming winter season.  Start by making a child's size so it is not too large a project, and then treat yourself to a luxurious pair of hand knit mittens to keep your hands warm!

DATES

January 28 & February 4, 11, & 18, 2026 | 3 - 4:30 pm (Wednesdays)

MATERIALS NEEDED

        Note: Pattern costs are included in the class price.  A printed copy will be provided at the 1st class session.  If you are on Ravelry, please provide your Ravelry name when you sign up and a digital copy of the pattern will be sent to your library.  If you are not on Ravelry, other arrangements can be made to send you a digital copy of the pattern.  

• Pattern: The World's Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits
• Suggested Yardages: 
  • Fingering 140 (160, 210, 260, 300) yards
  • DK 100 (120, 160, 190, 220) yards
  • Worsted 90 (100, 130, 160, 200) yards
  • Chunky 70 (80, 120, 150, 190) yards 
• Suggested needle sizes (Magic Loop 1 40-inch circular needle; Two Circulars 2 16-inch needles; DPNs 1 set of 5 needles): 
  • Fingering US 0 (2.0 mm) and US 2 (2.75 mm)
  • DK US 3 (3.25 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm)
  • Worsted US 5 (3.75 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm)
  • Chunky US 6 (4.0 mm) and US 8 (5.0 mm)
  • OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Gauge
  • Fingering 26 sts and 36 rounds / 4 inches
  • DK 24 sts and 32 rounds / 4 inches
  • worsted 20 sts and 28 rounds / 4 inches
  • Chunky 18 sts and 24 rounds / 4 inches
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors

SKILLS LEARNED

• working to gauge
• increases to create a thumb gusset
• decreases to shape mitten top
• weaving in ends

SKILLS NEEDED

You should already know how to knit and purl.  Other instruction will be provided in class

PHOTO CREDIT Tin Can Knits

About the teacher:
Nancy Vandivert happily admits to being a knitting nerd. She learned to sew, knit, crochet, spin and do needlework while she was a wee one bugging her mother.  Nancy is a TKGA certified Master Hand Knitter.  Her patterns are on Ravelry under Nancy Vandiver Designs.  Her other patterns can be found in CAST ON, Interweave Knits, Knitty, Knit Picks, Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockin’ Sock Club, and Twist Collective. She has taught knitting and crochet in the Rochester, NY area for over 20 years. 

THE FINE PRINT: 

1. Our classes can sell out quickly. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so we can fill your spot with someone from the waiting list. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within 48 hours of the first class. 

2. If fewer than 3 people sign up for any given class, we reserve the right to cancel the class altogether. In this event, you will be notified & issued a full refund.