Free Bernie Mittens Knitting Pattern and Ideas for Yarn to Use to Knit Your Own Grumpy Chic Mittens
Bernie Sanders mittens worn during President Joe Biden’s inauguration have become a viral sensation with everyone wanting a pair. The Vermont school teacher who knitted the cozy mittens said that she has been flooded with requests from people wanting to purchase a pair. Unfortunately they are no longer for sale but you can knit them yourself with this free knitting pattern!
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If you are unable to knit you can find experienced knitters who have the mittens on sale in their Etsy shop here.
The mittens were given to Bernie a few years ago while on the campaign trail. Now an iconic accessory in the “grumpy chic” meme of Sanders sitting with his arms crossed in a puffy jacket and blue mask.
How to Make a Pair of Knitted Bernie Mittens
You can find lots of free Bernie Mittens Patterns available online by just doing a search for them.
The original mittens are made from repurposed wool sweaters and lined with fleece made from recycled plastic bottles.
We have discovered a great free pattern to knit the Bernie’s iconic mittens.
Yarn Suggested for Making the Mittens
The mittens are knitted using 3 different colors of yarn.
Since the fiber is treated to resist pilling it makes the perfect yarn for mittens. Especially for projects that see a lot of wear like mittens, scarves and hats. Even before it is spun into a premium 4-ply acrylic, the fiber is treated to resist pilling. And, when pills do form (due to frequent use and washing), no need to pick them off – just throw the item in the washer and the pills disappear.
Colors suggested in pattern are
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