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Yin/Yang Fingerless Mitts
Fun and fast, these mitts knit up quickly in the round with an opening for your thumb. They also have an extra long cuff and will add a bit of sparkle to your world. (You can use double points if you prefer.)
Materials: 1 hank each of SWTC Yin and Yang and size 4 knitting needles. Selvage Edge: Knit in back of the first stitch, work pattern for the row, Slip the last stitch as if to Purl. Do this on each row for a finished edge. You will use this technique as you knit the rows for the thumb opening.
Directions:
This is a K1, P1 rib pattern. With Yin, CO 38 stitches. Join with a purl stitch and purl the first round. Knit the next round. Knit one, Purl one rib stitch pattern for 35 rounds.
Make opening for thumb:
Begin knitting back and forth to make an opening for the thumb. Use the selvage edge instructions above for the first and last stitch on each row of 10 rows. You will be knitting a row and purling a row.
1th row the same but purl the last stitch and rejoin the work at the top of the thumbhole Continue Knit one, Purl one rib stitch pattern for 15 rows.
Make Ruffle:
Begin knitting with sequined Yang yarn. Make ruffle by knitting into the front and the back of every stitch for 3 rounds. Bind off.
ENJOY!
Designed and knit for Lila & Claudine's Yarn & Gifts by Diane L. Augustin
