Little Gems Half Mitts
My inspiration for these mitts started with the completion of my Buttons Squared Chapeau. I began to think about a mitt to go with the hat and I wanted something very girly. I thought the hat, though classic was very feminine. When I thought girly, I thought ruffles and these little "Gems" were born.
Sizes Youth (XS, S, M, L, XL)
At A Glance Knit in the round Knit, Purl, Shaping (inc/dec) Side gusseted thumbs [no LH/RH Finished Measurements Youth6 inches / 15.2 cm XS 6.5 inches / 16.5 cm S 7 inches / 17.8 c M 7.5 inches / 19 cm L 8.5 inches / 21.5 cm, XL 9.25 inches / 23.5 cm Measurement was taken around mitt just above the gusseted thumb. See Pattern Notes to determine size.
Materials
· Solitude Wool, Romney (RMS1708) 10-ply, Aran wt., 133 yds / 121 meters, 1 hank in your favorite color (pictured in Frog 2) · US #8 [5 mm] straight needles \*\*see NOTE under Gauge before choosing needle size. · Set of 7.5 inch / 19 cm long dpn in size above or that which gives gauge ·Waste yarn or stitch holder · One Stitch marker · Row counter (Optional) . Tapestry Needle
Gauge
18 sts X 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round. Remember, to get the same pattern result it is important to check gauge. NOTE: If you are not a tight knitter please consider the use of a US #6 [4.25mm], or US #7 [4.5mm] to get my gauge. Abbreviations: dpn = double pointed needles, k = knit, LH = left hand, p = purl, pm = place marker, psso = pass slipped stitch over, RH = right hand, Rnd(s) = round(s), sl1 = slip one stitch, sm = slip marker, st(s) = stitches, tog = together
Pattern Notes
+To get the desired size, measure your writing hand at the widest point, just below your knuckles, around your palm. Choose the size closest to your measurement, remembering that the objective of this design is to have a slightly snug fit, but not tight. \* Youth is 7 to 12 years / XS 12 + years. \*I have used both the long tail and knitted cast on methods for these mitts; I prefer the long tail for the clean edgelook. \*I added one stitch to the cast on number to begin the mitt in the round. This is explained in the tip given after completing the cuff. \* The cuff is knit in a seed st pattern; first row and all odd rows, are k1, p1, all even rows, are reversed so tha you will p into a k st and k into a p stitch. M1R Make a right-leaning increase by picking up the bar between stitches from back to front and knitting into the front of the picked-up stitch. M1L Make a left-leaning increase by picking up the bar between stitches from front to back and knitting into the back of the picked-up stitch.
Cuff
Cast on 60 (64, 68, 72, 80, 88) sts using straight needles. Rows (odd) 1 thru 9: \* k1, p1; repeat from \* to end. Rows (even) 2 thru 10: \* p1, k1; repeat from \* to end. Row 8 (8, 8, 10, 10, 11): \* k2tog, p2tog; repeat from \* to end. 30 (32, 34, 36, 40, 44). Row 9 (9, 9, 11, 11, 12): \* p1, k1; repeat from \* to last 2 sts, p2tog. 29 (31, 33, 35, 39, 43). Row 10 (10, 12, 12, 13): k1, \* p1, k1; repeat from \* to end.
Mitt
Now place sts on 3 dpn 29 (31, 33, 35, 39, 43) TIP: Bring the three needles together with your yarn facing inside of this circle. With the RH needle sl1 st from the LH needle to the RH needle and then pass the first st of your RH needle over slipped st and then place that st back onto the LH needle to begin with 28 (30, 32, 34, 38, 42) sts. Work next rnd as indicated and pm prior to last 2 sts to mark the end of rnd. Rnd 11 (11, 11, 13, 13, 14): k to last 2 sts, pm and k2. Rnds 12 (12, 12, 14, 14, 15) -18 (18, 18, 20, 20, 21): k to last 2, sm, k2. Thumb Gusset (Right & Left) Rnd 1: k12 (14, 14, 16, 18, 20), pm, M1R, k1, M1L, k to end. Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8: K12 (14, 14, 16, 18, 20), sm, k to end. Rnd 3: k12 (14, 14, 16, 18, 20), sm, M1R, k3, M1L, k to end. Rnd 5: k12 (14, 14, 16, 18, 20), sm, M1R, k5, M1L, k to end. Rnd 7: k12 (14, 14, 16, 18, 20), sm, M1R, k7, M1L, k to end. Youth/xS/S/M Rnd 9: k12 (14, 14, 16), sm, C0 5 sts using backwards loop cast-on, place the 9 thumb sts on a piece of waste yarn or stitch holder, and knit remaining sts. Rnd 10: k12 (14, 14, 16), sm, k to end. Rnd 11: k12 (14, 14, 16), sm, sl 1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, k to end. Rnd 12: k12 (14, 14, 16), sm, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, k to end. L/XL Rnd 9: k18 (20), M1R, k9, M1L, k to end. Rnds 10,12: k18 (20), sm, k to end. Rnd 11: k18 (20), sm, C0 5 sts using backwards loop cast-on, place the 11 thumb sts on a piece of waste yarn or stitch holder, and knit remaining sts. Rnd 13: k18 (20) sm, sl 1, k1, pss0, k3, k2tog, k to end. Rnd 14: k18 (20) sm, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, k to end. Continue working until mitt measures, from cuff edge; Youth 5 inches / 14 cm, XS (S, M) 6.5 inches / 16.5 cm, L (XL) 7 inches / 17.8 cm or to your desired length less .5 inches / 1.5 cm. When you reach the measured length, work k1, p1 ribbing 2 rounds and bind off loosely in purl st.
Thumb
Place the 9 (9, 9, 9, 11, 11) sts from piece of waste yarn or stitch holder onto two dpns, with a third dpn pick up 5 sts from the gap between the two needles. With new yarn, and fourth needle knit pick-up sts as follows; k3, pm, k2. Work until desired length less approximately .25 inches / .7 cm , then work one rnd in k1, p1 ribbing and bind off loosely in purl st.
Finishing
Use your tapestry needle to weave loose ends into the inside of your mit at the opening for the hand, the thumb and at the cuff edge.
