jeannie mittens
Soft cables and moss stitch adorn the back of these warm and snuggly mittens. Beginning with a twisted rib and ending with decreases worked right into the pattern these mittens will work up so quickly you will want to make several pairs. Instructions include a fingerless mitt version as well.
Size: Ladies one size fits most
Length:
Cuff to top:10.5 inches (27 cm) Wrist to top 8inches (20 cm) Circumference:10 inches (25 cm)
Materials:
Approximately 60 grams DK weight yarn. 185yards(170meters) Sample shown in Bergere de France Chinaillon (56% acrylic, 30% wool, 10% alpaca, 4% viscose),colour24517Anis Set of 4 double pointed knitting needles size 4mm,USsize6,orsizerequired toobtain gauge. The pattern is written for double pointed needles. Magic loop or two circular needles can besubstituted.Onemore stitchmarkerwill berequired. Set of 4 double pointed knitting needles size 4mm,US size 6 Cable needle 4 stitch markers Stitch holder or waste yarn Yarnneedle Gauge: 22 stsand28rows=4inches(10 cm)in stockinettestitch
Make a gauge swatch to avoid disappointment.
This pattern has been professionally tech edited to reduce the chanceoferrors.lf however you feel you have found an error or if you require clarification with any instructionsincludedwith thispattern please contact me at: sashkaknits@gmail.com
ABBREVIATIONS
K: knit K2tog: k2 sts tog (decrease 1) Kfb: k into front and back of st (increase 1) P: purl P2tog: p 2 sts tog (decrease 1) Pfb: p into front and back of st (increase 1) Pm: place marker Rm: remove marker Rnd(s): Round(s) Rep: Repeat Sm: sl marker Ssk: sl, sl, k- sl 2 sts to right needle then k tog (decrease 1) Ssp: sl, sl, p - sl 2 sts to right needle then p tog (decrease 1) St(s): stitch(es) Tbl: through the back loop Tog: Together 1/3 RPT: sl 3 sts to cable needle and hold to front, p next st, knit 3 sts from cable needle 1/3 LPT: sl 1 st to cable needle and hold to back, kt next 3 sts, pl st from cable needle
Right Mitten
\*Note The pattern is written for double pointed needles. If using magic loop or 2 circular needles, place a marker to indicate the division between needle 1 and 2 and keep needle 3 sts on oneneedle. Cast on 44 stitches. Divide onto 3 needles as follows: Needle 1 -10 sts Needle 2 -10 sts Needle 3 - 24 sts Join in rnd, being careful not to twist sts.
Ribbing:
Rnd 1-15: (All needles) - \*K1tbl, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 16: (Increase rnd) Needles 1 & 2 - K1tbl, pfb, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, pfb, k1tbl, pfb, k1tbl, p1.13 sts each needle Needle 3 - K1tbl, pfb, work in ribbing as established to last 3 sts, pfb, k1tbl, p1. 26 sts Start Pattern Rnd 1 Needles 1 and 2: Knit Needle 3: K3, pm, follow Chart A or written instructions (20 sts), pm, k3. Rnd 2-8 Needle 1 and 2: Knit Needle 3: K3, sm, work corresponding rnd of Chart A or written instructions, sm, k3.
Start Gusset Shaping
Rnd 9: Needle 1: K4, pm, kfb in next 2 stitches, pm, k7. 15 sts Needle 2: Knit Needle 3: Continue in pattern as established. Rnd 10: Needle 1: K4, sm, knit sts between marker, sm, k7. Needle 2: Knit Needle 3: Continue in pattern as established. Rnd 11: Needle 1: K4, sm, kfb, knit to 1 st before marker, kfb, sm, k7.2 sts increased. Needle 2: Knit Needle 3: Continue in pattern as established. Repeat rnds 10 and 11 six times more until there are 18 sts between the markers (29 sts on needle 1).
Next Rnd:
Needle 1: K4, rm, slip 18 sts onto holder, rm, cast on 2 sts using backwards loop cast on, k7. 13 sts Needle 2:Knit Needle 3: Continue in pattern as established. Continue in pattern as established on needle 3 and knitting on needles 1and 2. Work Chart A two times total, then work rnds 1-14 only.
For Mittens
Rnds 1-4 Needle 1: Knit. Needle 2: Knit. Needle 3: K3, sm, follow Chart B or written instructions, sm, k3. Rnd 5 Needle 1: K1, ssk, knit to end. Needle 2: Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Needle 3: K3, sm, continue Chart B or written instructions, sm, k3. 48 sts Rnd 6 Needle 1: Knit. Needle 2: Knit. Needle 3: K3, sm, continue Chart B or written instructions, sm, k3. Repeat rnds 5-6 two times more (40 sts). Then, continuing with Chart B on needle 3, work rnd 5 six times (16 sts). Next Rnd: \*K2tog: rep from \* to end of rnd. 8 sts Break yarn and thread onto yarn needle, Run yarn through remaining loops and pull tight. Thread to inside of mitten and weaveinend.
Thumb:
Rnd 1: Place 9 sts from waste yarn onto each of two needles, attach yarn and knit these stitches, with spare needle pick up and knit 2 sts in gap before cast on sts, pickup and knit 2 sts from cast-on sts, pickup and knit 2 sts in gap after cast on sts, join in rnd, pm to mark beginning of rnd. if desired. 24 sts Rnd 2: K18, k2tog tbl, k2, k2tog tbl. 22 sts Rnd 3: K18, (k2tog tbl .) twice. 20 sts Knit in the rnd until thumb measures 3 inches (7.5 cm) or desiredlength I knit mine until just the very tip of my thumb was showing Next Rnd: K17, k2tog twice (this will use 1 st from next rnd) 18 sts Next Rnd: \*K1, k2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd. 12 sts Next Rnd: \*K2tog; rep from \* to end of rnd. 6 sts Break yarn and thread onto yarn needle, Run yarn through remaining loops and pull tight. Thread to inside of thumb and weaveinend. Weave in all ends.
Left Mitten
Complete as for Right Mitten to just before Gusset Shaping. Rnd9: Needle 1: Knit Needle 2: K7, pm, kfb in next 2 sts, pm, k4 Needle 3: Continue in pattern as established Rnd 10: Needle 1: Knit Needle 2: K7, sm, knit sts between marker, sm, k4 Needle 3: Continue in pattern as established
Rnd 11:
Needle 1: Knit Needle 2: K7, sm, kfb, knit to 1 st before marker, kfb, slip marker, k4 Needle 3: Continue in pattern as established Repeat Rnds 10 and 11 six times more until there are 18 sts between the markers (29 sts on needle 2).
Next Rnd:
Needle 1: Knit Needle 2: K7, rm, slip 18 sts onto holder, rm, cast on 2 sts using backwards loop cast on, k4 Needle 3: Continue in pattern as established. Complete as for Right Mitten.
For Fingerless Mittens
Follow instructions for Right and Left Mittens until 3 repeats of Chart A are complete Do not work Chart B. Rnds 1-6: (All needles) - \*K1tbl, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Bind off in pattern.
Thumb:
Rnd 1: Place 9 sts from waste yarn onto each of two needles, attach yarn and knit these stitches, with spare needle pick up and knit 2 sts in gap before cast on sts, pickup and knit 2 sts from cast-on sts, pickup and knit 2 sts in gap after cast on sts, join in rnd, pm to mark beginning of rnd. if desired. 24 sts Rnd 2: K18, k2tog tbl, k2, k2tog tbl. 22 sts Rnd 3: K18, (k2tog tbl .) twice. 20 sts
Rnd 4-5: Knit
Rnd 6-10: \*K1tbl, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Bind off in pattern. Weave in all ends. Block by soaking mittens in warm soapy water for 30 minutes, remove water by rolling in a towel gently, place on a towel with front facing up and fold thumb behind. Stretch and flatten mitten into shape with your fingers and leave to dry. Now go and enjoy your mittens!!
Jeannie Mittens
For Mittens work Chart A twice, then rnds 1-14 only of Chart A, then work Chart B once, For Fingerless Mittens work Chart A three times.
A bit about Sashka Sashka lives with her husband in a small community in Northern British Columbia. Creating all her life and knitting since a child she covets all things fibery. When not knitting, spinning, dyeing, or designing she dabbles in sleeping, eating, and working to pay the bills. She loves good friends, coffee, chocolate, cheese, wine, and obscure mystery novels (not always in that order). You can find her designs on Ravelry - SashkaKnits.
