There’s something deeply satisfying about finishing a project in a single weekend—especially when that project is as cheerful and cozy as the Nola Mittens. I didn’t exactly plan to knit a pair of mittens in two days, but once I cast on Saturday morning, the yarn, the pattern, and a quiet weekend worked together like destiny on my needles.

Weekend knitting success — the Nola Mittens, knit one on Saturday, one on Sunday.

Saturday: Casting On (and Not Stopping)

Saturday started with a cup of coffee, some bright JaggerSpun Worsted Superwash in the happiest lime green, and the thought, I’ll just get this mitten started. Famous last words, right?

The pattern is so smooth and intuitive that it’s easy to fall into a rhythm—stockinette that flows, shaping that feels natural, and just enough variety to keep things interesting. I kept telling myself I’d stop after one more round. Then after one more inch. And then, suddenly, I was knitting the decreases at the top.

By late afternoon, I was holding up a fully finished mitten—warm, squishy, and glowing in that perfect shade of green. There’s nothing quite like that first try-on moment when the stitches come to life.

Sunday: The Matchmaker Moment

Of course, a single mitten can’t live alone. So Sunday’s mission was clear: knit its partner.

The second mitten always feels a little faster—like your hands already know the dance. The stitches just flow. I had it cast on at breakfast, and by lunchtime, it was flying. By late afternoon, I had a complete set.

Two days. Two mittens. One very content knitter.

The Joy of a Quick Knit

There’s something so refreshing about a project that fits neatly between a Saturday morning and a Sunday sunset. No long-term commitment, no lingering guilt—just pure, instant knitting gratification. The Nola Mittens hit that sweet spot: simple enough for relaxed weekend knitting, but polished enough that you feel proud when you weave in the last end.

A Weekend Well Spent

By Sunday night, my fingers were a little tired, my heart was full, and my hands were warm in freshly finished mittens. The kind of project that makes you think, I could totally do that again next weekend.

So if you’re looking for a quick, satisfying knit that you can start and finish before Monday rolls around, give the Nola Mittens a try. Cast on Saturday morning, bind off Sunday night—and spend the whole next week admiring your new favorite pair.