Another great pattern from Wandering Cat Yarns Turner fingerless mitts are a simple knit, perfect for last minute gifts. Worked in sport weight yarn, they knit up fast, but are still light and comfortable, a great accessory for all seasons. These were designed for a co-worker whose hands were always cold. A short cuff and no fingers make them ideal for busy hands at a keyboard - and they are uber-stylish too!
Size:
To fit a hand approximately 7.5 inches around at widest point.
Materials:
Approximately 120 yards of sport weight yarn. Mitts pictured are knit in Wandering Cat Yarns Stray Cat (100% Merino). Colour is Moody Blues Set of 3mm double pointed needles Stitch holder Two stitch markers Tapestry needle
Gauge:
28 rows and 40 stitches over 4 inches in stocking stitch
Abbreviations:
K=Knit P=Purl K2tog=Knit two together SSK= Slip 1, slip 1, then knit together KFB= Knit in front and back of stitch KFBF= Knit in front, then back, then front of stitch PM= Place marker SM= Slip marker
Notes:
Pattern is knit in the round, beginning at the bottom of the cuff. In this pattern, the mitts are knit just to the knuckles, as I prefer them at a length that doesn't interfere when I wear rings. However, they can easily be knit longer to suit your taste - just remember to adjust your yardage.
Turner
Pattern:
Cast on 48 stitches. Divide across dpns and join in the round, being careful not to twist Work cuff: Round 1: (K2, P2) to end Repeat round until cuff measures approx. 2 inches or desired length Work base of palm: Round 1: Knit Repeat round three more times Next round: K24, pm, k24
Begin thumb gusset:
Round 1: Knit to marker, sm, pick up and knit ladder between stitches, place second marker, knit to end Round 2: Knit Round 3: Knit to first marker, sm, kfbf, sm, knit to end Round 4: Knit Round 5: Knit to frst marker, sm, kfb, kfb, k1, sm, knit to end Round 6: Knit Round 7: Knit to frst marker, sm, kfb, k2, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, knit to end Round 8: Knit Round 9: Knit to first marker, sm, kfb, knit to end Round 10: Knit Round 11: Knit to first marker, sm, kfb, k6, kfb, k1, sm, knit to end Round 12: Knit Continue increasing in this manner until there are 17 stitches between the markers.
Work hand:
Round 1: Knit to first marker, place 17 thumb stitches on a holder, knit to end Next round: Knit Repeat round three more times Next round: (K2, P2) to end Repeat round until ribbing measures 1 inch Round 4: Knit Next round: Cast off
Work thumb:
Pickup and knit 2 stitches at base ofthumb, pickup and knit 11 stitches from holder, pick up and knit 1 more stitches from base of thumb, join in the round. Next round: Knit Next round: (K2, P2) to end Repeat round until ribbing measures 1/2 inch Next round: Cast off Using a tapestry needle secure and weave in all ends. Block if desired. Work second mitt same as the frst.
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