Ribby-Ridgy Fingerless Mitts
This is a good "first pair of mitts" pattern for beginning knitters, incorporating ribbing, knit and purl stitches, a bit of construction and knitting in the round with double pointed needles. The mitts match the Ribby-Ridgy Hat pattern. The gorgeous colors of Mochi Plus work their magic and make it a real joy to knit. They are knit from the cuffs to the fingertips and sized for women's medium. Increase or reduce by 4 stitches to alter the size.
Directions:
Using the long tail cast on method, cast on 32 stitches Distribute the stitches over three needles, 10 stitches on the first needle, 12 stitches on the second needle and 10 stitches on the third needle. Join in the round by knitting the last cast on stitch to the first cast on stitch, being careful not to twist the stitches. Rounds 1-20: \*Knit 2, Purl 2\* Repeat from \* until end of the round. This creates a rib stitch pattern for the cuff. Round 21: Purl all stitches of this round. This is garter stitch. Rounds 22-26: Knit all stitches of these rounds. This is stockinette stitch. Round 27: Purl all stitches of this round. Rounds 28-30: Knit all stitches of these rounds. Round 31: Purl all stitches of this round. Rounds 32-36: Knit all stitches of these rounds. Round 37: Purl all stitches of this round.
Begin knitting flat to create the thumb opening:
The next 10 rows are either knit or purled, back and forth, turning the work, to create thumb opening. Selvage stitches are applied at beginning and end of each row. Row 38: (SEB), P30, (SEE) Row 39: (SEB), K30, (SEE) Row 40: (SEB), P30, (SEE) Row 41: (SEB), P30, (SEE) Row 42: (SEB), P30, (SEE) Row 43: (SEB), K30, (SEE) Row 44: (SEB), P30, (SEE)
Materials:
2 balls of Crystal Palace Yarns, Mochi Plus. Approximately 120 yards of Crystal Palace Yarns, Mochi Plus. The mitts pictured are Color #616, Equinox. Any worsted weight yarn will work in this pattern. Size 8 double pointed needles. Stitch marker. Yarn needle. Gauge measures 4 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch.
Selvage Edge Instructions:
Knit into the back leg of the first stitch (SEB), work pattern for the row, bring the yarn forward and slip the last stitch as if to purl (SEE). Do this on each row for a finished edge.
Blocking:
Row 45: (SEB), K30, (SEE) Row 46: (SEB), P30, (SEE) Row 47: (SEB), P31 Reconnect and begin knitting in the round at thestartofRound48. Rounds 48-50: Knit all stitches of these rounds. Round 51: Purl all stitches of this round. Rounds 52-56: Knit all stitches of these rounds. Round 57: Purl all stitches of this round. Rounds 58-60: Knit all stitches of these rounds. Round 61: Purl all stitches of this round. Rounds 62-65: \*Knit 2, Purl 2\* Repeat from \* until end of the round. This creates a rib stitch pattern to finish the cuff at the fingertips.
Relaxed Bind off:
Bind off loosely in pattern. Weave in ends. Follow all the directions to knit the second mitt. Have fun! Soak the mitts for fifteen minutes in tepid water with a small amount of non-rinsing wash. Squeeze out excess water. Roll it in a towel and blot out the excess water. Never wring or twist the mitts. Arrange them on a dry towel. Allow drying flat for a time. Rearrange periodically to allow air to flow through. Shift the position occasionally until dried.
Congratulations! You've knit your first pair of fingerless mitts!
Enjoy!
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Designed and knit by Diane L. Augustin
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