Have you been wanting to knit mittens but don’t know where to start? Do the patterns requiring double pointed needles scare you? Is knitting in-the-round a technique you don’t feel ready for?

Look no further! You can knit mittens on straight needles! I’ve rounded up 9 beginner mitten knitting patterns. All of them are knitted flat on two straight needles.

One ball of Zauberball or Crazy Zauberball yarn is all it takes to create a set of unique, colorful and very wearable arm warmers and beanie.

Keep warm with a cuddly pair of mittens. These mittens are knitted in the round on double pointed needles for a seamless, perfect fit. The pattern uses soft kettle dyed Manos del Uruguay Maxima yarn.

Cuddly cabled fingerless mitts are knitted in the round on double pointed needles. Free knitting pattern uses one skein of Manos del Uruguay yarn.