ambidextrous mittens?

[pinetree]

I want to knit mittens but I want them to be like socks... to not have a left and a right. My plan is to knit at least 3 but more likely more identical mittens that can be paired up any which way so that if one (or more) are lost, a pair can still be made. If the pattern had a left and a right version then I'm too likely to end up with two right handed mittens or two left handed mittens.

Anyone have a favorite pattern that fits this description? I need it to fit a 5-6 year old child.

[Rhiannon Feimorgan]

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...ens-knit-flat#
This one, the left and right only matter if you put a pattern on the back of the hand. If they are plain, left and right are interchangeable.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...uff-up-mittens
These ones have instructions for left and right mittens but I've found that it's hard to tell the difference and they can be worn comfortable on either hand.

http://allthingsshea.blogspot.com/20...-toddlers.html
These ones are toddler mittens but you might be able to scale them up.

[berrymama]

I made these felted mittens for my DS and they turned out well. Pattern in Living Crafts magazine.

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/berr...felted-mittens

[pinetree]

Thanks! I have one ds in 1st and another in kindergarten and I wanted some gloves that would perhaps fit both and put up with the potential of getting left behind at school. I'm excited to get knitting.

Problem now... I have to decide on one pattern to make or else I still won't be able to mix and match.