These measurements are the average measures of vanilla mittens gathered from different sources (e.g. knitting books & websites). You can use the measurement as a basis when you are grading your mitten design or when you are knitting the mittens as a gift. However, there is no chart that works for everyone (for instance I have longer thumbs than my husband) so it’s always better if you are able to measure the hand you are going to knit the mitten for.
A = From the top of the longest finger to the base of the thumb. This is the place where you either cast on the thumb stitches (top-down mitten) or place your thumb stitches on scrap yarn.
B = From the base of the thumb to the beginning of the cuff (where usually ribbing starts)
D = Cuff length (adjustable)
C = Thumb length
E = Mitten circumference
Babies and toddlers
| Measurement in schematic | 6 – 9 months | 1 – 2 years |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2.6″ (6.5 cm) | 3.1″ (8 cm) |
| B | 1.4″ (3.5 cm) | 1.6″ (4 cm) |
| C | 1.4″ (3.5 cm) | 1.6″ (4 cm) |
| D | 2″ (5 cm) | 2.5″ (6.5 cm) |
| E | 3.8″ (9.5 cm) | 5.3″ (13.5 cm) |
Children
| Measurement in schematic | 3 – 5 years | 6 – 9 years | 9 – 12 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 3.1″ (8 cm) | 4″ (10 cm) | 4.1″ (10.5 cm) |
| B | 1.8″ (4.5 cm) | 2″ (5 cm) | 2.2″ (5.5 cm) |
| C | 1.8″ (4.5 cm) | 2″ (5 cm) | 2.2″ (5.5 cm) |
| D | 2.5″ (6.5 cm) | 2.5″ (6.5 cm) | 3″ (7.5 cm) |
| E | 6″ (15 cm) | 6.8″ (17 cm) | 7.6″ (19 cm) |
Adult
| Measurement in schematic | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.7″ (12 cm) | 5.3″ (13.5 cm) |
| B | 2.4″ (6 cm) | 2.6″ (6.5 cm) |
| C | 2.4″ (6 cm) | 2.6″ (6.5 cm) |
| D | 4″ (10 cm) | 4″ (10 cm) |
| E | 8.4″ (21 cm) | 9.1″ (23 cm) |
