Bonnie Belle
by Paula McKeever Snapper Knits
Pattern Notes: The Open Twisted Rib stitch is very stretchy, and will fit a wide range of hand sizes. To adjust size, you can switch to a different needle, or add or subtract an additional pattern repeat.
Materials:
Sport weight yarn Size $3.00\;\mathrm{mm}$ double pointed needles, or circular if using the Magic Loop method . Gauge: $14~\mathrm{sts}=2$ inch in stockinette stitch. ●Two stitch markers Instructions: Cast on 45 sts. Join in the round and evenly distribute on double pointed needles, or work with the Magic Loop method. Work in rib pattern for $3/4$ inch. Ribbing Pattern: \*K1b, P1, K2, P1, repeat from \* across Switch to Open Twisted Rib pattern stitch and work for 5 pattern repeats, ending with row 4. Open Twisted Rib pattern stitch -- The stitch count varies from row to row in this pattern. The pattern repeat is 5 stitches in rows 1 and 4, and 6 stitches in rows 2 and 3. Row 1: \*K1b, P1, K2, P1, repeat from \* across Row 2: \* K1b, P1, K1, YO, K1, P1, repeat from \* across. Row 3: \* K1b, P1, K3, P1, repeat from \* across. Row 4: \* K1b, P1, K3PSO, P1, repeat from \* across. K3PSO: Knit 3 stitches, then pick up the $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$ stitch from the end on the right hand needle and pass it over the other two.
Thumb Gusset: Gusset will be worked in K1b, P1 rib, increasing 2 sts every other row in between the markers. You will work in pattern up to the marker, work the gusset stitches as described and slip the second marker, then work in pattern as established to the end of the round. The increases will occur on odd number rows. Row 1: Work pattern for 10 sts, Place marker, m1, Klb, ml, place marker, continue in pattern as established to end of round. Row 2: Work to marker, sl m, P1, K1b, P1, sl m, continue in pattern. Row 3: Work to marker, sl m, m1, P1, K1b, P1, ml, sl m, continue in pattern. Row 4: Work to marker, sl m, (K1b, P1) 2 times, K1b, sl m, continue in pattern. Row 5: Work to marker, sl m, m1, (K1b, P1) 2 times, K1b, ml,sl m, continue in pattern. Row 6: Work to marker, sl m, (P1, K1b) 3 times, P1, sl m, continue in pattern. Row 7: Work to marker, sl m, m1, (P1, K1b) 3 times, P1, m1, sl m, continue in pattern. Row 8: Work to marker, sl m, (K1b, P1) 4 times, K1b, sl m, continue in pattern. Row 9: Work to marker, sl m, m1, (K1b, P1) 4 times, K1b, m1, sl m, continue in pattern Row 10: Work to marker, sl m, (P1, K1b) 5 times, P1, sl m, continue in pattern. Row 11: Work to marker, sl m, m1, (P1, K1b) 5 times P1, m1, sl m, continue in pattern. Row 12: Work to marker, sl m, (K1b, P1) 6 times, K1b, sl m, continue in patern. Row 13: Work to marker, sl m, m1, (K1b, P1) 6 times, K1b, m1, sl m, continue in pattern. Row 14: Work to marker, sl m, (P1, K1b) 7 times P1, sl m, continue in pattern Row 15: Work to marker, sl m, m1, (P1, K1b) 7 times P1, m1, sl m, continue in pattern. Row 16: Work to marker, sl m, (K1b, P1) 8 times, K1b, sl m, continue in pattern. 17 sts between markers. Work 4 more rows without any increases, slipping markers. Next round: Work to marker, place next 17 sts on waste yarn, backward cast on 1 st, work remaining sts in pattern. Continue working in patten for 3 repeats, oruntil desired length to base of fingers. Work in ribbing pattern for $\%$ inch. Bind off using a sewn bind off, or other elastic bind off method.
Thumb:
Using DPNs or Magic Loop Circular, pick up 3 sts along the cast on edge, then work rest of thumb sts as established in K1b, P1 rib. There will be 20 sts on your needles. Continue working in the K1b, P1 pattern for 6 rows, or until desired length. Bind off using Sewn Bind Off. Mitt Chart: Only one repeat is shown (rows 1-4). Repeat this for a total of 5 repeats before starting thumb gusset. The last six stitches should also be repeated until all 45 stitches have been worked.
Weave in ends. Block if desired. Make second mitt same as the first. Sewn Bind-Off: Elizabeth Zimmerman's Bind off method can be found described in this Knitty.com article: http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/FEATsum06TT.html You can find videos on You-Tube as well. To do the bind off, cut off your yarn 4 times the distance around your edge. Thread a needle, you will be using this to do the bind off: Slip the needle through two stitches on the LHN, Right to Left and pull through. Go back through the first stitch on the LHN, and drop it off the LHN. Repeat around.
Abbreviations:
K Knit K1b Knit one in the back of the stitch YO Yarn over needle K3PSO Knit 3, pick up $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$ st from end on Right Hand Needle, Pass this st over the other two. LHN Left hand needle RHN Right hand needle Stitch pattern is from Super Stitches Knitting by Karen Hemingway @ Paula McKeever 2009..Al rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this pattern or any part thereof. No part may be reproduced for resale or commercial use in any manner, including finished product made from this pattern.
