Awesome Possum Mitts Knitting Pattern: Merino Possum DK Yarn, Double Points, and Cable Chart Instructions for Right and Left Gloves

Awesome Possum Mitts

DIRECTIONS:

One Skein of Naturally Amuri DK 75% Merino, 25% Possum - (50g/170 yards) One set of 3.5mm double points, or circulars for magic loop One set of 3.75mm double points, or circulars for magic loop ge: 24 sts and 36 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch Abbreviations: K1tbl = Knit the stitch through the back of the loop P2tog = purl two stitches together M1L =Make one left M1R = make one right Forbothgloves,workthecuffasfollows: Using 3.5mm needles, cast on 50 sts. Place a marker, join to work in the round being careful not to twist. Rounds 1-14: K1tbl, P1, repeat around to marker. IncreaseRound15: Switch to 3.75mm needles during this round. P1, M1R, P1, Ktbl, P3, Ktbl, P1 K6, P1, M1l, P1, Ktbl, P3, ktbl, P3, place marker, knit to the end of the round. (52stitchestotal) Note: The 26 stitches between your beginning of round marker and the second marker will be knit following the chart, the other stitches are kept in plain kniting. Rounds 16-25: (Wrist Section) Work 26 stitches of chart, knit to the end of the round.

For RIGHT Glove:

Rounds26-45:(ThumbIncreases) On odd numbered rounds: Knit 26 stitches of chart, knit to the end of the round. On even numbered rounds: Knit 26 stitches of chart, K1, M1R, knit to the end of the round. (Uponfinishing thissectionyou will have62 stitchesontheneedles.) Rounds 46-49: Knit 26 stitches of chart, Knit to the end of the round. Round 50: (Separate forThumb) Knit 26 stitches of chart, K1, place next 10 stitches onto a holder, cast on 2 stitches using the backwards loop method, knit to the end of the round. (54 stitches remain on the needles.) Rounds 51-65: Knit 26 stitches of chart, knit to the end of the round. Round 66: (Decrease for Ribbing) - Switch to 3.5mm needles at the beginning of this round. Ktbl, p2tog, [Ktbl, P1] 6 times, K2tog, P1, [Ktbl, P1] 3 times. (52 stitches remain on needles) Rounds 67-75: K1tbl, P1, repeat around. Cast off loosely using 3.75mm needle, and weave in ends. Proceed to thumb section below.

For Left Glove:

Rounds26-45:(ThumbIncreases) On odd numbered rounds: Knit 26 stitches of chart, knit to the end of the round. On even numbered rounds: Knit 26 stitches of chart, knit to last stitch, M1L, K1. (Upon finishing this section you will have 62 stitches on the needles.) Rounds 46-49: Knit 26 stitches of chart, knit to the end of the round. Round 50: (Separate for Thumb) Knit 26 stitches of chart, knit to last 11 stitches, place next 10 stitches onto a holder, cast on 2 stitches using the backwards loop method, K1. (54 stitches remain on the needles.) Rounds 51-65: Knit 26 stitches of chart, Knit to the end of the round. Round 66: (Decrease for Ribbing) - Switch to 3.5mm needles at the beginning of this round. Ktbl, p2tog, [Ktbl, P1] 6 times, K2tog, P1, [Ktbl, P1] 3 times. (52 stitches remain on needles) Rounds 67-75: K1tbl, P1, repeat around. Cast off loosely using 3.75mm needle, and weave in ends. Proceed to thumb section below. 4sc, 8hdc, 8 sl st, 8dtr worked behind rounds 2-3, 16dtr worked in front of rounds 2-3, 20 Replace stitches from holder onto 3.5mm needle. Pick up and knit 10 more stitches for a total of 20 stitches. Join to work in the round. Rounds 1-12: K1tbl, P1, repeat to end of round. Cast off loosely using 3.75mm needle, and weave in ends.