Center Ice Mitts: A Comprehensive Knitting Pattern for Hockey Fans Using Berroco Comfort Yarn

Center Ice Mitts

by Njeri Sims This pattern was written for any big time hockey fan. I got very sick of making mods to 220 Fingerless Mitt's by Jessica Jensen on Ravelry that I just decided to write up my own version just for all the hockey fans out there. Because of the 2 x 1 ribbing they will fit a wide range of people. Finished Hand Circumference: (At the widest part of your hand UNSTRETCHED) - 3 inches (3.25 inches) Mitts will grow a bit with wear. Yarn: Berroco Comfort Solids & Heathers Worsted / 10 ply 50% Acrylic, 50% Nylon 210 yards (192.0 metters) / 100 grams 1 skein in each of your favorite teams color.

See below key and jersey for each teams color number in this yarn. Needles: 1 24"/60cm or longer Us 5/3.75mm circular needle (for average women's size) 1 24"/60cm or longer Us 7/4.5mm circular needle (for average men's size) (Orsize to obtain gauge)

Gauge For Women's Size:

34 stitches x 36 rows = 4"/10cm worked in 2x1 Rib unstretched on size US 5/3.75mm needles. 24 stitches x 36 rows = 4"/10cm worked in Stockinette Stitch on size US 5/3.75mm needles.

Gauge For Men's Size:

28 stitches x 32 rows = 4"/10cm worked in 2x1 Rib unstretched on size US 7/4.5mm needles. 20 stitches x 32 rows = 4"/10cm worked in Stockinette Stitch on size Us 7/4.5mm needles.

Other Tools Needed:

3 Stitch Markers Waste yarn or stitch holders Tapestry/Darning Needle

Key: Knit - K Purl - P CO - Cast On SM - Slip Marker PM - Place Marker MC - Main Team Color CC1 - Team's 2nd Prime Color CC2 - Team's 3rd Prime Color (mostly white) M1R - Make 1 stitch slanting right M1L - Make 1 stitch slanting left The women's mitts are knit on size Us 5/3.75mm and men's are knit on size Us 7/4.5mm Starting at the cuff: Using the right size needles for your size mitts, and MC, CO 42 stitches using your favorite unstretchy cast on. Place marker for beginning of the round. Begin rib pattern Knit 2, Purl 1.

If your team has 3 colors:

Rounds 1-12 - MC. K2, P1 (12 rounds) Round 13 - Color change round, in CC2. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Rounds 14-15 - Still in CC2. K2, P1 (2 rounds) Round 16 - Color change round, in CC1. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Rounds 17-23 - Still in CC1. K2, P1 (7 rounds) Round 24 - Color change round, in CC2. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Rounds 25-26 - Still in CC2. K2, P1 (2 rounds) Round 27 - Color change round, in MC. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Rounds 28-32 - Still in MC. K2, P1 (5 rounds) If your team has 2 colors: Rounds 1-14 - MC. K2, P1 (14 rounds) Round 15 - Color change round, in CC1. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Rounds 16-22 - Still in CC1. K2, P1 (7 rounds) Round 23 - Color change round, in MC. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Rounds 24-28 - Still in MC. K2, P1 (5 rounds)

Set up for thumb:

Next round - In MC. K2, Place maker (PM), Make 1 Right (M1R), K1, Make 1 Left (M1L), PM. Work in pattern K2, P1 to beginning of the round marker. (1 round; 2 stitch increase) M1R - Pick up the bar between the last stitch you knit and the stitch you are about to knit from the back. Knit into the front of this stitch creating a new stitch. M1L - Pick up the bar between the last stitch you knit and the stitch you are about to knit from the front. Knit into the back of this stitch creating a new stitch. M1R & M1L video help - http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/increases Next 2 rounds - K2 Slip Marker (SM), Knit to next marker, SM, Work in pattern K2, P1 to beginning of the round marker. (2 rounds) Next round - K2, SM, M1R, Knit to marker, M1L, SM. Work in pattern K2, P1 to beginning of the round marker. (1 round; 2 stitch increase) Next 2 rounds - K2 SM, Knit to next marker, SM, Work in pattern K2, P1 to beginning of the round marker. (2 rounds) Work the last 3 rounds 5 MORE times. You should have 15 stitches between markers. Next round - K2, remove marker. Place next 15 stitches on waste yarn, or stitch holder. C0 1 stitch. Remove marker and work in pattern K2, P1 to beginning of the round marker. (1 rounds) Next 5 rounds - K2, P1 to beginning of the round marker. (5 rounds)

If your team has 3 colors:

Next round - Color change round, in CC2. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Next round - Still in CC2. K2, P1 (1 round) Next round - Color change round, in CC1. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Next rounds - Still CC1. K2, P1 for (3 rounds) Next round - Color change round, in CC2. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Next round - Still in CC2. K2, P1 (1 round) Next round - Color change round, in MC. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Next rounds - Still in MC. K2, P1 (5 rounds)

If your team has 2 colors:

Next round - Color change round, in CC1. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Next rounds - Still in CC1. K2, P1 (5 round) Next round - Color change round, in MC. Knit all stitches. (1 round) Next rounds - Still in MC. K2, P1 (7 rounds) Bind off all stitches loosely in pattern.

Work thumb stitches:

With gap facing you slip live stitches from waste yarn on to needles. When you come to the gap with MC pick up and knit 3 stitches. Place marker for the beginning of the round. Knit 4 rounds. Work rib pattern K2, P1 for 4 rounds. Bind off all stitches in pattern. Work your second mitt in the same way. Weave in all ends, block to shape. ll colors and dye lots may vary. It is best to always choose your yarn in perso

List of teams

When picking your perfect team colors for you or a friend it is important to look at the jersey. After all you will be wearing your jersey with your new mitts center ice. I use the "arm stripe rule". Meaning, if your team has an arm strip that is the template for your team's mitts. If they is no arm stripe then go with the next best thing, any part of the jersey that has a color change.

① Njeri Sims - NjeriSims.net - njerisims@hotmail - Hate2Purl on ravelry.com Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/NJsKnits This pattern has NOT NHL Licensed.