napper nits
BABY BLUES
by Paula McKeever Snapper Knits
MATERIALS
· 50 grams fingering or DK weight yarn · Double pointed or circular needles, size 2.50 mm for fingering or size 3.25 mm for DK weight. Gauge: 14.5 sts = 2 inch in stockinette stitch for fingering weight yarn . Two stitch markers · 106 size 6/0 beads (optional) . Waste yarn
PATTERN NOTES
· Pattern includes both written directions and charts. · The rib stitch is quite elastic, and will fit a wide range of hand sizes. To adjust size, you can switch to a different needle, or add an additional pattern repeat. · Instructions are written for fingering weight yarn with optional beads. Modifications are given for using DK weight yarn. · You can insert the beads using your favorite method, such as pre-stringing or using a crochet hook. · The beading pattern is written for fingering weight yarn and 48 stitches. It will need to be adjusted if changes are made to the number of stitches. · If beads are used, there is a Right and a Left mitt. Otherwise, both mitts are the same. Instructions: Cast on 48 sts. Join in the round and evenly distribute on double pointed needles, or work with the Magic Loop method. Work K1, P1 rib for I% inch. Switch to Double Eyelet Rib pattern stitch and work for 9 pattern repeats, or about 3 /2 inches, ending with Pattern Row 4. Chart 1 Shows three Eyelet Rib pattern repeats, and shows placement of beads by the star symbol. If no beads are used, just knit these stitches.
Double Eyelet Rib pattern stitch
Rows 1, 2 and 4: \*K1, P1, K5, P1, repeat from \* across Row 3: \* K1, P1, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, ssk, P1, repeat from \* across.
Chart 1: Cuff
Thumb Gusset: Gusset will be worked in K1P1 rib, increasing 2 sts every other row in between the markers. For each round, work the first 7 sts in pattern, then work sts in between the markers as instructed, and finally work the remaining sts in pattern as established. See Charts 2 and 3. Row 1: Place marker, m1, P1, K1, P1, ml, place marker. Row 2: sl m, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, sl m Row 3: sl m, m1, (K1, P1) 2 times, K1, m1, sl m Row 4: sl m, (P1, K1) 3 times, P1, sl m Row 5: sl m, m1, (P1, K1) 3 times, P1, m1, sl m Row 6: sl m, (K1, P1) 4 times, K1, sl m Row 7: sl m, m1, (K1, P1) 4 times, K1, m1, sl m Row 8: sl m, (P1, K1) 5 times, P1, sl m Row 9: sl m, m1, (P1, K1) 5 times, P1, m1, sl m Row 10: sl m, (K1, P1) 6 times, K1, sl m Row 11: sl m, m1, (K1, P1) 6 times, K1, m1, sl m Row 12: sl m, (P1, K1) 7 times, P1, sl m Row 13: sl m, m1, (P1, K1) 7 times, P1, m1, sl m Row 14: sl m, (K1, P1) 8 times, K1, sl m, Row 15: sl m, m1, (K1, P1) 8 times, K1, m1, sl m Row 16: sl m, (P1, K1) 9 times, P1, sl m. 19 sts between markers.
Next round: Work 7 sts, place next 19 sts on waste yarn, backward cast on 3 sts, work remaining sts in pattern. Continue working in pattern for 6 repeats, or until desired length to base of fingers. Work K1, P1 rib 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 KiPl rib. There will be 22 sts on your needles. Continue working in the K1P1 pattern for 6 rows, or until desired length. Bind off using sewn bind off. For DK Yarn: Cast on 40 sts with 3.25 mm needles, and join in the round. Work in K1 P1 rib for 4 rounds, and switch to Eyelet Rib pattern for 6 repeats. Begin Thumb Gusset as instructed, but only work until there are 15 sts between the markers. Work one more round in pattern as established. On the next round, work the first 7 sts, put the next 15 onto waste yarn, backwards cast on 3 sts, and continue in pattern.
Abbreviations:
Kknit YO yarn over needle K2tog Knit 2 sts together ssk slip, slip, knit sl m slip marker m1 make one stitch st stitch Work 4 more pattern repeats and finish with 4 rounds of KiPl rib. Bind off loosely. Work thumb as instructed, using 18 sts instead of 22. Double Eyelet Rib Pattern from A Treasury of knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker Instructions for Elizabeth Zimmerman's sewn bind off can be found in the Summer 2006 issue of Knitty.com: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/FEATsum06TT.html Copyright Paula McKeever 2010 and previously published by Turtle Harbor Press, in the book Off the Cuff. Pattern and garments made from pattern are for personal use only and not for resale. Pattern or parts of pattern may not be reproduced for sale in any manner.
Chart 2: Left Mitt
Chart 3: Right Mitt
