JUNIPER MITTS
Jennifer Adams for NUTTYIRISHMANKNITS Materials Checklist: Yarn Suggested: 1 skein, or 120 yards of any worsted weight yarn Yarn Used: 1 skein, 130 yards, O-Wool Balance, 3125 colorway, Jade 1 35" US size 6 circular needle for magic loop or set of same size DPN's tapestryneedle 2 extra-large or 4 medium buttons Gauge: 5 stitches per inch Note: this spiraling rib pattern is written for an adult small. Medium and large sizes are denoted withinparenthesis. Left Mitt: CO 40 (44, 48) stitches. Divide evenly using magic loop or DPN's and join to work in round. Each chart is read from right to left, bottom to top. So beginning in the right bottom corner of the Left Mitt Chart, work pattern for a total of 5 repeats. (The blank stitch represents a knit stitch,·represents purl.)
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At the beginning of 6th pattern repeat, BO 12 (16, 20) stitches. Continue row as denoted in pattern. At the end of row and beginning of next, join tightly the last and new first stitch of pattern. Continue working pattern 2 more times until the 8th row of the 7th and final pattern repeat. Final Row before bind off: \*kfb, p 2, k 1; repeat from \* to end of row for a total of 35 stitches. Next Row: BO using the Knit One Purl One Bind Off.\* Repeat instructions for Right Mitt using the corresponding chart. (Thumb placement will remain the same.) After binding off, weave in any loose ends and steam block lightly if desired. Add some fun, funky buttons and enjoy your new, fast, and resourceful mitts. \*\*If you are unfamiliar with the Knit One Purl One Bind Off there is a great video tutorial found at KnittingHelp.com.
" Juniper Mitts" is a free knitting pattern by Jennifer Adams for NuttyIrishmanKnits. This pattern is intended for personal use only. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer at nuttyirishmanknits @cox.net.
