{"product_id":"worlds-simplest-mitten-kal-jan-feb","title":"World's Simplest Mitten KAL - 1\/8 \u0026 1\/15","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Knit-Along: The World’s Simplest Mittens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady for a new pair of mittens for yourself or a giftable little who lives up north? Let’s knit them together!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab your favorite yarn and join us for a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-session Knit-Along\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring Tin Can Knits’ wonderfully approachable—and completely free—\u003cem\u003eWorld’s Simplest Mittens\u003c\/em\u003e pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’ve made mittens before or are ready to take on your first pair, this KAL will give you the guidance, encouragement, and company to keep those needles moving. We’ll break the project down into manageable steps, talk through the mitten construction, and tackle the parts that can feel a little intimidating when you’re knitting on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession One: Cast On \u0026amp; Get Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll get familiar with the overall mitten construction, work through the cuff and hand, and knit our way to the \u003cstrong\u003ethumb gusset increases\u003c\/strong\u003e. We’ll talk about how the mitten is taking shape and what to expect as you continue knitting at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession Two: Decrease, Conquer \u0026amp; Finish!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll pick up where we left off and dive into \u003cstrong\u003emitten decreases and small-diameter knitting\u003c\/strong\u003e for the thumb. We’ll explore different ways to knit a small circumference—including DPNs, two circular needles, or magic loop—and help you find the method that works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, of course, there will be plenty of time for questions, troubleshooting, and showing off your progress!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free \u003cem\u003eWorld’s Simplest Mittens\u003c\/em\u003e pattern from Tin Can Knits, downloaded and ready to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn in one of the weights included in the pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedles appropriate for your yarn and your preferred method of small-diameter knitting:  DPNS, two circulars or one long circular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider bringing a couple of needle sizes. For a warm, durable mitten, you may want to use needles \u003cstrong\u003eslightly smaller than the size suggested on the yarn label\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a dense and warm fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable beginner and up. You should be able to cast on, knit, and cast off. Experience with increases and decreases is helpful, but not required. Be ready to try knitting in a small circumference—and possibly discover your next portable project addiction!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost: $25 for two KAL sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tincanknits.com\/pattern\/the-worlds-simplest-mittens\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorld’s Simplest Mittens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Tin Can Knits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick your yarn, download the pattern, grab your needles, and come knit with us. \u003cstrong\u003eLet’s make some mittens!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Robin Allison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Date:   Fridays January 8th and 15th, 1:00 - 3:00pm\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive at Low Country Shrimp and Knits 10 minutes before the start of class, \u003cem\u003ewith materials in hand. All classes will begin promptly at the scheduled time. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny purchases made for the class will receive 10% off.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Yarn:  Pattern accommodates fingering to bulky weight yarns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYardage:\u2028\u003c\/strong\u003e Please note that yardage is estimated, and varies between knitters and project yarn used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor project-based classes, we require your yarn to be purchased at Shrimp and Knits with a 10% discount in advance of the class. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stitch Marker, tapestry needle, scissors - whatever is in your notions bag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes: Toddler - Adult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA minimum of three participants is required for this class to run. Enrollment is reviewed 48 hours before the scheduled start time. Please be sure to provide both an email address and phone number at registration so we can contact you if the class needs to be cancelled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease \u003c\/span\u003earrive at Low Country Shrimp and Knits 10 minutes before the start of class. \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll classes will begin promptly at the scheduled time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview Low Country Shrimp and Knits' full class policies at the bottom of the Classes and Events page before registering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Low Country Shrimp and Knits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525461807301,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/6561\/0949\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-23at5.27.14PM.png?v=1790198849","url":"https:\/\/shrimpandknits.com\/products\/worlds-simplest-mitten-kal-jan-feb","provider":"Low Country Shrimp and Knits ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}