ZEPHYR FINGERLESS MITTS (AND MITTEN OPTION)
By RiverPoet Designs / Tracey Grzegorczyk
Supplies:
1 Skein Malabrigo Chunky yarn (100gm, 104 yds) 1 set US 8 dpns (or size to obtain gauge) Cable needle Tapestry needle and waste yarn 2 stitch markers Crochet hook for picking up stitches (if desired)
Gauge:
$4\;\%$ st. and 7 rows $=1^{\mathfrak{s}}$ in Stockinette stitch, in the round, on size 8 needles.
Abbreviations:
$k={\mathsf{k n i t}}$ $p=p u r$ kfb $=$ knit into front and back of one stitch, creating two from one $k2\mathrm{tog}=\mathsf{k n i t}\,2$ stitches together sl $\upharpoonleft$ slip one stitch purl-wise sm $=$ slip marker C3L $=$ cable 3 left: slip next stitch to cable needle; hold to front. Knit the next two stitches from the left needle, then the stitch from the cable needle. CLR $=$ cable 3 right: slip next two stitches to cable needle; hold to back. Knit the next stitch from the left needle, then the two from the cable needle. M1R $=$ make 1 right: using left needle,lit the bar between the stitch on the left needle and the right from back to front. Knit through the front of the lifted stitch. M1L $=$ make 1 left: using left needle, lift the bar between the stitch on the left needle and the right from front to back. Knit through the back of the lifted stitch.
A note on sizing...
At gauge, the adult M/L mitts/mittens are 3.5" across the palm, above the thumb, unblocked and unstretched. The S/M size is $3^{\ast}$ across. For looser mitts, you can go up a needle size or two.
Fingerless Mitts vs. Mittens: Instructions are given for both fingerless mitts, and full mittens. It is possible to get one pair of mittens of either size out of one skein of Malabrigo Chunky, at gauge. You may want to have another skein in reserve if you decide to do the full mittens and use a bigger needle, or get fewer stitches per inch than the stated gauge when swatching.
LEFT Mitt
CO 26 (30) stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Cuff: Round 1: Knit around. Rounds 2-11: $^{\star}\mathsf{K}(\mathsf{I}$ ， $\mathsf{P}\mathsf{1}^{\star}$ repeat between \*\* to end. Round 12: K8 (9), kfb, K7 (9), kfb, K8 (9), kfb. (29, 33 st) Hand: Divide stitches onto 3 dpns as follows: Needle 1 - 13 (14) st., Needle 2 - 11 (13) st, Needle 3: 5 (6) st. In the following directions, each needle is divided by brackets [] to more easily follow your progress. Round $1\colon[{\mathsf{k}}\,1(2),\,{\mathsf{^{\star}S}}|\;1,\,{\mathsf{k}}3^{\star}$ rep. \*\* to end of needle],[k11(13)],[k5(6)] Round 2: [k1(2), ${}^{\star}\!{\sf s l}\ 1,{}\sf k3^{\star}$ , rep.\*\* to end of needlel],[k11(13)],[k5(6)] Round 3: [k1(s), $^{\star}{\sf C}3{\sf L},\,{\sf k}1^{\star}$ rep. \*\* to end of neede],[k11(13],[k2(3), place marker, k1, place marker, k2] Round 4: [k13(14)],[k11(13)],[k2(3), sm, M1R, k1, M1L, sm, $\mathsf{k}2]=31(35)$ st Round 5: [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1],[k11(13)],[k2(3), sm, k3, sm, k2] Round 6: [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1],[k11(13)],[k2(3), sm, k3, sm, k2] \*Round 7: [k2(3), C3R, k1, C3R, k1, C3R],[k11(13)],[k2(3), sm, M1R, k3, M1L, sm, k2]= 33(37) st Round 8: [k13(14)],[k11(13)],[k2(3), sm, k5, sm, k2] Round 9: [k1(2),\*sl 1, $k3^{\star}$ , rep. \* to end of needle],[k11(13)],[k2(3), sm, k5, sm, k2] Round 10: [k1(2),\*sl 1, $k3^{\star}$ , rep.\*\* to end of neede],[k11(13),[k2(3), sm, M1R, k5, M1L, k2] $=$ 35(39) st Round 11: [k1(2),\*C3L, k1\*,rep, \* to end of needle],[k11(13),[k2(3), sm, k7, sm, k2] Round 12: [k13(14)],[k11(13)],[k2(3), sm, k7, sm, k2] Round 13: [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1],[k11(13)],[k2(3), sm, MR, k7, M1L, sm, $\mathsf{k}2\!]=37(41)$ st Round 14: [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1],[k11(13)],[k2(3), sm, k9, sm, k2] \*Round 15: [k2(3), C3R, k1, C3R, k1, C3R],[k11(13)],[k2(3), sm, k9, sm, k2] Round 16: [k13(14)],[k11(13)],[k2(3), remove marker, move 9 stitches between marker to waste yarn, remove second marker, $\mathsf{k}2]=28(32)$ St $^{\star\star}\!A t$ this point you can even out the number of stitches on needles 2 and 3 if you like, since those stitches are all knit from here to the end.\* Round 17: [k1(2), \*sl 1, $k3^{\star}$ , rep. \* to end of needle], k to end of round. Round 18: [k1(2), \*sl 1, $k3^{\star}$ , rep. \* to end of needle], k to end of round. Round 19: [k1(2), \*C3L, k1\*, rep. \*\* to end of needle], k to end of round. Round 20: Knit around. Round 21: [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1], k to end of round. Round 22: [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1], k to end of round. \*Round 23: [k2(3), C3R, k1, C3R, k1, C3R], k to end of round. Round 24: Knit around. Round 25: [k1(2), \*sl 1, $k3^{\star}$ , rep. \* to end of needle], k to end of round. Round 26: [k1(2), \*sl 1, $k3^{\star}$ , rep. \*\* to end of needle], k to end of round. Round 27: [k1(2), $^{\star}{\sf C}3{\sf L},\,{\sf k}1^{\star}$ , rep. \*\* to end of needle], k to end of round. \*\*If you want shorter fingerless mits,jump to Rounds A-C from here\*\* Round 28: Knit around. Round 29: [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1], k to end of round. Round 30: [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1], k to end of round. Round 31: [k2(3), C3R, k1, C3R, k1, C3R], k to end of round. \*\*For long fingerless mits, comlete rows A-C. For mitens, jump to round 32, belw. Round A: K14 on first needle, then K9. This is the new starting point for rounds 33 and 34. Round B: Purl around Round C: Bind off \*\*Mitten instructions: Round 32: Knit around. Rounds 33-36: repeat rounds 25-28. Then knit around until length is 1" less than desired finished mitten length. If you have at least 1- 1/2" left to knit, then you can squeeze in one more pattern round... so you can do rounds 39-32 again before beginning just stockinette stitch.
Decrease rounds:
1. K3, k2tog around to last (3)2 st; k3(2). 2. Knit around (23, 26) 3. K2, k2tog around to last 3(2) st; k3(2). 4. Knit around (18, 20) 5. K1, k2tog around to last 0(2) st; k0(2). 6. Knit around (12, 14) 7. K2tog around (6, 7) Cut yarn,leaving $6"$ tail Using tapestry needle, run yarn tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight. Secure on inside of mitten. Thumb: Transfer the 9 stitches on the waste yarn to two DPNs. Join yarn and pick up 4 stitches across the gap. (Total $=$ 13 st.) Knit across the other two dpns. This is the start of your round. \*\*For fingerless mitts: Knit 3 complete rounds. Purl 1 round Bind off thumb stitches. \*\*For mittens: Knit around until thumb is desired length. K2tog around to last stitch; k1. Cut yarn, leaving $6"$ tail. Using tapestry needle, run yarn tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight. Secure on inside of mitten. \*Both fingerless mitts and mittens: Weave in all ends, using the tails around the thumb to close any gaps in your knitting.
RIGHT Mitt:
CO 26(30) stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Cuff: Round 1: Knit around. Rounds 2-11: $^{\star}\mathsf{K}(\mathsf{I}$ , P1\* repeat between \*\* to end. Round 12: K8 (9), kfb, K7 (9), kfb, K8 (9), kfb. (29, 33 st) Hand: Divide stitches onto 3 dpns as follows: Needle 1 - 5(6) st., Needle 2 - 10(12) st, Needle 3: 14(15) st. In the following directions, each needle is divided by brackets [I to more easily follow your progress. Round 1: [k5(6)],[K10(12)],[k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1] Round 2: [k5(6)],[k10(12)],[k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1,k1] Round 3: [k2(3), place marker, k1, place marker, k2],[k10(12)],[k2(3), C3R, k1, C3R, k1, C3R, k1] Round 4: [k2(3), sm, M1R, k1, M1L, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k14(15)] = 31(35) st Round 5: [k2(3), sm, k3, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k1(2), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl1, k4] Round 6: [k2(3), sm, k3, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k1(2), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl1, k4] Round 7: [k2(3), sm, M1R, k3, M1L, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k1(2), C3L, k1, C3L, k1, C3L,k2] = 33(39) st Round 8: [k2(3), sm, k5, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k14(15] Round 9: [k2(3), sm, k5, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1] Round 10: [k2(3), sm, M1R, k5, M1l, k2],[k10(12)],[k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl1, k1] = 35(41) st Round 11: [k2(3), sm, k7, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k2(3), C3R, k1, C3R, k1, C3R, k1] Round 12: [k2(3), sm, k7, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k14(15)] Round 13: [k2(3), sm, M1R, k7, M1l, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k1(2), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, s1, $\mathsf{k4}]=37(43)$ st Round 14: [k2(3), sm, k9, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k1(2), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl1, k4] Round 15: [k2(3), sm, k9, sm, k2],[k10(12)],[k1(2), C3L, k1, C3L, k1, C3L, k2] Round 16: [k2(3), remove marker, move 9 stitches between marker to waste yarn, remove second marker, k2],[k10(12)],[k14(15)] $=$ 28(32) st \*\*At thispoint youcanevenut thenumberofstitches onneedles and 2if you li, since those stitches are all knit from here to the end.\*\* Round 17: K14(17), [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1] Round 18: K14(17),[k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1] Round 19: K14(17), [k2(3), C3R, k1, C3R, k1, C3R, k1] Round 20: Knit around. Round 21: K14(17), [k1(2), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl1, k4] Round 22: K14(17), [k1(2), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl1, k4] Round 23: K14(17),[k1(2), C3L, k1, C3L, k1, C3L, k2] Round 24: Knit around. Round 25: K14(17), [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1] Round 26: K14(17), [k4(5), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1] Round 27: K14(17), [k2(3), C3R, k1, C3R, k1, C3R, k1] ${}^{\star\star}I\!\!/\!\!f$ you want shorter fingerless mits, jump to Rounds A-C from here\*\* Round 28: Knit around. Round 29: K14(17), [k1(2), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl1, k4] Round 30: K14(17), [k1(2), sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3, sl1, k4] Round 31: K14(17), [k1(3), C3L, k1, C3L, k1, C3L, k2] \*\*For long fingerless mits, comlete rows AC. For mitens, jump t round 32, belw. Round A: K14 on first needle, then K9. This is the new starting point for rounds 33 and 34. Round B: Purl around Round C: Bind off \*\*Mitten instructions: Round 32: Knit around. Then knit around until length is 1" less than desired finished mitten length. If you have at least 1- $1/2^{"}$ left to knit, then you can squeeze in one more pattern round... so you can do rounds 39-32 again before beginning just stockinette stitch. Decrease rounds: 1. K3, k2tog around to last 3(2) st; k3(2). 2.Knit around (23, 26) 3. K2, k2tog around to last 3(2) st; k3(2). 4. Knit around (18, 20) 5. K1, k2tog around to last 0(2) st; k0(2). 6. Knit around (12, 14) 7. K2tog around (6, 7) Cut yarn, leaving $6"$ tail. Using tapestry needle, run yarn tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight. Secure on inside of mitten. Thumb: Transfer the 9 stitches on the waste yarn to two DPNs. Join yarn and pick up 4 stitches across the gap. (Total $=$ 13 st.) Knit across the other two dpns. This is the start of your round. \*\*For fingerless mitts: Knit 3 complete rounds. Purl 1 round Bind off thumb stitches. \*For mitens: Knit around until thumb is desired length. K2tog around to last stitch; k1. Cut yarn,leaving $6"$ tail Using tapestryneedle, run yarn tail through the remaining stithes and pull tight. Secure on inside of mitten. \*Both ingerless mitts and mittens: Weave in all ends, using the tails around the thumb to close any gaps in your knitting. Enjoy your mitts!
For persnal use only; cannot becopiedfor sale orued tomakeitmsfor sale without consent of the designer. Copyright 2009 RiverPoet Designs/Tracey Grzegorczyk.
