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Besigns
Simple Brioche Mitts
Brioche Stitch looks a lot like a simple ribbing, but is much more lofty as well as extremely stretchy. These qualities caused Elizabeth Zimmermann to refer to this stitch as “Prime Rib". This mitt is basically a simple rectangle, with the side sewn up, leaving a hole for the thumb - it can't get much easier!
Size
Small/Medium or Large/Extra-Large Size can be easily adjusted by casting on a different number of stitches or by a change of gauge.
Materials
Approximately 65 to 75 grams (85 to 115 yards) Heavy Worsted or Light Bulky Weight yarn or a combination of 1 strand Worsted Weight with 1 strand Sock or Fingering yarn. Samplesknitwith: Teal: GGH Davos Mouline (50g/87m) Pink: 1 strand each Cascade 220 (100g/220y) & Kroy Sock Jacquards (50g/166y) 1 set US 9 - 5.5 mm needles or size needed to give gauge
Gauge
3 sts = 1" on US #9 needles in Brioche Stitch. Note: It can be difficult to measure row gauge in Brioche Stitch as only every other row is visible.
Abbreviations
K = Knit P =Purl O = Yarn Over St = stitch S1 = Slip K2tog = Knit 2 together P2tog = Purl 2 together Brioche Stitch Worked flat on an odd number of stitches. Set-Up Row: \*K1, O, Sl 1; rep from \* to last st, K1. Row 1: \*O, Sl 1, K2tog; rep from \* to last st, O, Sl 1. Row 2: \*K2tog, O, Sl 1; rep from \* to last st, K1. Note: The K2tog always consists of the yarn over and slip stitch from the previous row.
Pattern
Loosely cast on 23 (27) sts. Work in Brioche Stitch for 7" (8") or desired length, ending with Row 1. Bind off row: Working loosely, P2tog, \*P1, pass first st over, P2tog, pass first st over; rep from \* to end. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew side seam leaving about a 1"' to 1/2" opening for thumb. If you wish, you may overcast the edges of the opening, or work a round of slip stitch crochet. Weave in ends. Enjoy!
