LitKnits: 22 Patterns for Literary Mittens

Earlier this month, we rounded up some knitting and crocheting patterns for book-inspired hats. But we’ve got to protect our hands from the elements, too, so let’s do it in style! Lantern Waste Mittens, by Kjerstin Gjengedal If you’re whisked away to Narnia this winter, maybe the White Witch will go a little easier on you if show up wearing mittens bearing the likeness of Maugrim, the Captain of her Secret Police? Alice in Wonderland Mittens, by Jennifer Lang Alice’s Queen of Hearts Gloves, by Crystal Baer I’m in Wonderland already just looking at these. (Those wristers are completely perfect as-is, but I’m thinking white and blue for the mittens.) Bella’s Mittens, by Marielle Henault No matter how many vampires you hang out with—or smooch—these mittens will keep you warm. District 12, by Bethany McRae Primrose Everdeen Gloves, by Merry Elizabeth Porter Life in The Hunger Games‘ District 12 is hard enough without having to deal with cold hands. I especially love the subtle arrow detail in the first pattern. Den hemmelige hagen (The Secret Garden), by Tori Seierstad The fact that the designer included the robin and the key? I swoon. Tess Fingerless Gloves, by Nikol Lohr Dorian Gray Fingerless Gloves, by Nikol Lohr Looking for something a little more subtle, but still literary? Let Thomas Hardy or Oscar Wilde come to your rescue! Bonus: Both of these patterns were inspired by actual Victorian era designs. (Double personal bonus: I especially love wristers because they don’t interfere with typing—that way, on days when the library is especially cold, I can wear them INSIDE.) O.W.L. Mittens, by Celeste Young Hermione’s Cable and Bobble Mittens, by Lauren Kent I love both patterns, but I can’t even look at those O.W.L. mittens without squeeing. Chawton Mittens, by Anne Blayney Damask Mittens, by Maria Yarley While I picture Regency era ladies wearing dainty lacy mitts, I need something a tad more substantial to get me through a Maine winter. Either of these would do the trick nicely. Cthulhu Mittens, by Lyle Stafford These would go PERFECTLY with either of the Cthulhu hats in this post. Batgirl Gloves, by Ansley Bleu Captain Marvel Fingerless Gloves, by maratini knits Fightin’ Words, by Annie Watts Crocheted Iron Man Fingerless Gloves, by Louis Mensinger Channel your inner superhero with any of these! (I can’t decide between the Batgirl or the Fightin’ Words—I guess they’ll BOTH have to go on the list.) The Gates of Moria, by Natalia Moreva Rangers of Ithilien Gauntlets, by Kristen Howard Battle Gauntlets, by Adrienne Lawrence Dwarven Mitts, by Alice Hyde If comics don’t do it for you, you could channel any of your favorite heroes from Middle-earth, instead. (Those buckles on the Ranger Gauntlets! *faints*) There are lots more out there—as before, I’d love to see your favorites in the comments!