last-minute mitts pattern

8/9/2019 Last-Minute Mitts Pattern

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KNIT PATTERN

Last-Minute MittsFast, Easy & Reversible | by Barbara Spencer Hawk

HIGHLIGHTS

This pattern creates a pair of fast, easy and reversible fingerless mitts

ideal as a last-minute gift or a quick, cozy knit when the weather turns

chilly.

One side features a simple two-stitch cable while the other has an

attractive 2x2 rib. The cable rib stitch is easy to execute and does NOT

require a cable needle.

The project is worked flat on short needles, so its extremely portable.

The mitts arestretchy enough to hug your hand without additionalshaping. The simple thumb openings make it easy to slip your hands

free, slide the mitts down and wear them as wristers or cuffs.

The pattern includes directions for three sizes. Its written for worsted

weight yarn, but it adapts well to sport, DK, aran and even sock yarn

carried double. For best results choose yarn with some natural stretch

and spring.

This project is suited to any knitter who can cast on, knit, k2tog, purl,

slip stitches and bind off.

Fast & easy knit

Reversible stitch

Worked flat

Great stashbuster

Three versatile sizes


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FUNDAMENTALS

YARN

Worsted weight

NEEDLES

US 8 (5.0 mm) straight or DPN

GAUGE (Approx.)

5 to 5.5 sts per inch in pattern (unblocked)

4 to 4.5 sts per inch in pattern (blocked)

6 rows per inch in pattern (blocked)

DIMENSIONS

See the Quick Reference section for sizes, dimensions, stitch counts and

yardage estimates.

NOTES

The stitch is a modified rib, so its stretchy and accommodating. Knit and

block a swatch to establish your gauge in your selected yarn.

For best results, use yarn with a bit of memory (wool or wool blends work

well) and slightly larger needles than might be typical.

Last-Minute Mitt: Ribbed Side

YARN SHOWN

Merino 2-Ply (Morehouse Farm)

100% merino

Pacific Blue

QUICK REFERENCE

All calculations are based on worsted weight yarn worked with the identified needle sizes. Palm circumference

provides a general guideline for choosing a size. All dimensions are approximate. Yardage estimates are generous.

Size (Approx.) Palm Circumference Cast On Dimensions (Blocked) Yards Each Yards Total

Small (S) 4.5 6.5 ins 26 sts 5.5 ins wide x 8 ins long 40 45 yards 80 90 yards

Medium (M) 6.0 8.0 ins 30 sts 6.5 ins wide x 8 ins long 45 50 yards 90 100 yards

Large (L) 7.5 9.5 ins 34 sts 7.5 ins wide x 8 ins long 50 55 yards 100 110 yards

PATTERN

The mitts are worked flat. The instructions include extra stitches to create

a neat, chained edge and to make seaming easy.

MAKE MITTS

With US 8 needles, cast on 26 (30, 34) sts.A stretchy CO works well, but use whatever CO you prefer.

Leave a long tail for seaming.

RIBBED CUFF

Execute the following sequence 8 times:

Row 1 (RS) | K1tbl, p1, *k2, p2,* end k2, p1, sl 1 pwise wyif.

Row 2 (WS) | K1tbl, k1, *p2, k2,* end p2, k1, sl 1 pwise wyif. Work in Progress


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BODY

Execute the following sequence 7 times:

Row 3 | K1tbl, p1, *k2, p2,* end k2, p1, sl 1 pwise wyif.

Row 4 | K1tbl, k1, *p2, k2,* end p2, k1, sl 1 pwise wyif.

Row 5 | K1tbl, p1, *k2tog, leave sts on LN, k first st again, slip both

sts off needle, p2,* end k2tog, leave sts on LN, k first st again, slip both sts

off needle, p1, sl 1 pwise wyif.


RIBBED EDGE

Execute the following 3 times:

Row 7 | K1tbl, p1, *k2, p2,* end k2, p1, sl 1 pwise wyif.


BIND OFF

BO in pattern, end k2tog tbl, BO.

Pull yarn through loop.

Leave a long tail for seaming.

MAKE ANOTHER MITT

Repeat the Make Mitts directions to knit a second mitt.

SEAM MITTS

To do this:

1. Decide where you want the thumb opening to be.

2. Mark the top and bottom of the opening with stitch markers.

3. Use CO yarn tail to seam from bottom edge up to thumb opening.

4. Use BO yarn tail to seam from top edge down to thumb opening.

Weave ends.

Steam or wet block if desired.

TIPS & TRICKS

Experiment with different yarn weights and

needle sizes to achieve a look and fit that

appeals to you.

For a looser fit, use larger needles or knit a

larger size. For a snug fit, use smaller

needles or knit a smaller size.

Work additional pattern sequences in the

cuff or body to increase length.

Make the most of yarn from stash by

working the cuffs and/or ribbed edge in a

contrasting color.

Insert a stripe between the cuff and body or

body and ribbed edge: Join CC on RS; knitevery stitch. Work row 2 in CC, then switch

back to MC and follow the pattern.

To make seaming easier, use a paper towel

tube or something similar as a temporary

sewing form.

ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

** repeat this sequence

BO bind off

CO cast on

CC contrasting color

k knitk1tbl knit through back loop

k2tog knit two together

LN left needle

MC main color

p purl

pwise purlwise

RS right side / front

sl slip

sts stitchestbl through back loop

WS wrong side / back

wyif with yarn in front

PATTERNS

For more patterns, visit Barbara Spencer Hawk Designs(Ravelry) and

to see designs in development, visit Knitting | Work in Progress.

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