These lace mitts knit up quickly in your favorite sock yarn and are the perfect weight for wearing both indoors and out. Small cables draw the wrist in and ribs across the palms provide both elasticity and fit. Picot points prevent circulation-restricting bindoffs while providing a decorative touch. The mitts leave your fingers free, allowing freedom of movement while keeping your hands warm.
If you want clear stitch definition for the lace panels, use a solid or semi-solid yarn, not self-striping or hand painted. You only need one 50 gram skein of sock yarn for these. You should have enough for a gauge swatch and both gloves with a little left over.
Size
One size fits most.
Finished Measurements
Cuff circumference: 6 inches (unstretched); 10 inches (stretched) Length: 7 inches
Yarn
1 Skein Patons Kroy Socks （ $75\%$ washable wool, $25\%$ nylon; approx. 166 yards per 50 grams; color: Natural)
Needles
1 set of 5 US #3/3.25mm double-point needles
Notions
1 small cable needle 4 locking stitch markers or embroidery floss\* 12 inches smooth waste yarn tapestry or yarn needle \* Do not use safety pins with loops on the end. They will get stuck! If you don't have stitch markers, use embroidery floss. Cut a piece and tie it loosely to your knitting so you can cut it off later.
Gauge
$28~\mathrm{sts}/37~\mathrm{rows}=4"$ in stockinette stitch
Abbreviations
$$ \begin{array}{l}{\mathrm{p}=\mathrm{purl}}\\ {\ }\\ {\mathrm{k}=\mathrm{knit}}\end{array} $$ Yo = yarn over $\mathbf{sl}=\mathbf{slip}\ 1$ stitch knit wise psso $=$ pass slipped stitch over k2tog $=$ knit two together $\sf t4b=S\circ e$ pattern notes. r4f $=$ See pattern notes.
Chart Key
k p yo sl 1, k1, psso k2tog / sl 1, k2tog, psso tb4 tf4 waste yarn bind off B picot point Pattern Notes
Left Hand Lace Rib
(Worked over a multiple of 5 stitches.) Round 1: [P2, kl, yo, sl 1, kl, psso] to end. Round 2: [P2, k3] to end. Round 3: [P2, k2tog, yo, k1] to end. Round 4: [P2, k3] to end.
(Worked over a multiple of 5 stitches.) Round 1: [K1, yo, sl 1, kl, psso, p2] to end. Round 2: [K3, p2] to end. Round 3: [K2tog, yo, k1, p2] to end. Round 4: [K3, p2] to end. T4b (Worked over 4 stitches.) Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold at back. K2, k2 stitches from cable needle.
T4f
(Worked over 4 stitches.) Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold at front. K2, k2 stitches from cable needle. Fishtail Lace Panel
(Worked over 17 stitches).
1716151413121110987654321 Round 1: Kl, yo, k3, sl 1, k1, psso, p5, k2tog, k3, yo, k1. Round 2: K6, p5, k6. Round 3: K2, yo, k3, sl 1, kl, psso, p3, k2tog, k3, yo, k2. Round 4: K7, p3, k7. Round 5: K3, yo, k3, sl 1, kl, psso, pl, k2tog, k3, yo, k3. Round 6: K8, p1, k8. Round 7: K4, yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k4. Round 8: K to end.
Pattern
Left Mitt
(Complete chart on page 6.)
CO 50 stitches. Divide between 3 dpns, placing 15 stitches on the first needle, 15 stitches on the second, and 20 stitches on the third. Round 1: [P2, k1, yo, sl 1, kl, psso] to end. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place a stitch marker on the first stitch to indicate the beginning of the round. Follow the Left Mitt Chart, or the written instructions below. Round 2: [P2, k3] to end. Round 3: [P2, k2tog, yo, k1] to end. Round 4: [P2, k3] to end. Round 5 through 20: Repeat rounds 1 through 4 (4 times). Round 21: [P2, kl, yo, sl 1, kl, pso] to end. Round 22: [P2, k3] to end. Round 23: [P2, k2tog, yo, k1] to end. Round 24: [P2, k3] to end. Round 25: K30, [p1, k4] to end. Round 26: [K1, t4b] 7 times, [p1, t4b] 3 times. Round 27: K35, [p1, k4] 3 times. Redivide the stitches between the needles. First needle has 11 stitches. Second needle has 17 stitches. Third needle has 7 stitches. Fourth needle has 15 stitches. This separates the lace panel and the thumb, which will help you keep track. Place stitch markers on the eleventh stitch, twenty-eight stitch, and thirtyfifth stitch. Round 28: K11, (begin Fishtail Lace panel) kl, yo, k3, sl 1, k1, psso, p5, k2tog, k3, yo, k1 (end panel), k7, [p1, k4] to end. Round 29: K11, (begin panel) k6, p5, k6 (end panel), k7, [p1, k4] to end. Round 30: K11, (begin panel) k2, yo, k3, sl 1, k1, psso, p3, k2tog, k3, yo, k2 (end panel), k7, [p1, k4] to end. Round 31: K11, (begin panel) k7, p3, k7 (end panel), k7, [p1, k4] to end. Round 32: K11, (begin panel) k3, yo, k3, sl 1, k1, psso, pl, k2tog, k3, yo, k3 (end panel), k7, [p1, k4] to end. Round 33: K11, (begin panel) k8, p1, k8 (end panel), k7, [p1, k4] to end. Round 34: K11, (begin panel) k4, yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k4 (end panel), k7, [pl, k4] to end. Round 35: K1l, (begin panel) K17 (end panel), k7, [p1, k4] to end. Round 36-67: Repeat rounds 28-35. On round 51, knit the first 10 stitches on waste yarn and slip back to the left needle. Tie the two ends of the waste yarn together to prevent slippage. Knit the entire round in pattern. (Hint: Round 51 is the same as round 25.) Round 68: K35, [p1, k4] to end. Round 69: BO 4, slip remaining stitch (5th stitch) back to left needle, cast on 1 stitch, [BO 5, slip remaining stitch back to left needle, cast on 1 stitch] to end. Take a tapestry needle and sew the tail to the beginning of the BO round to complete the picot points.
Thumb Pick up 20 stitches from your waste yarn on two double point needles. (Ten stitches top and ten stitches bottom are live.) Once your live stitches are on your needles, untie the knot in your waste yarn, take a tapestry needle or spare double point, and pick the waste yarn out of the stitches. (Tip: Hold the glove in one hand and jerk the waste yarn lightly in the direction of the live stitch to pick them up easily.) Attach yarn and knit 7 stitches from the lower needle. Knit 3 stitches from lower needle onto new needle. Pick up two stitches from the space between the upper and lower needle and knit them together. Knit three stitches from top needle onto new needle. Knit remaining stitches from top needle. Pick up two stitches in space between top needle and bottom needle. Knit these two stitches together. Knit 7 rounds and bind off loosely. (Tip: If you normally bind off tightly, bind off on a size 4 or $3.5\;\mathrm{mm}$ needle.)
Right Mitt
(Complete chart on page 7.) CO 50 stitches. Divide between three needles, placing 15 stitches on the first needle, 15 stitches on the second, and 20 stitches on the third. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place a stitch marker on the first stitch to indicate the beginning of the round. Follow the Right Mitt chart, or the written instructions below. Round 1: [K1, yo, sl 1, kl, psso, p2] to end. Round 2: [K3, p2] to end. Round 3: [K2tog, yo, kl, p2] to end. Round 4: [K3, p2] to end. Round 5 through 20: Repeat rounds 1 through 4 (4 times). Round 21: [K1, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, p2] to end. Round 22: [K3, p2] to end. Round 23: [K2tog, yo, k1, p2] to end. Round 24: [K3, p2] to end. Round 25: [K4, p1] 4 times, k30. Round 26: [T4f, p1] 3 times, [t4f, k1] 7 times.
Round 27: [K4, p1] 3 times, k35.
Redivide the stitches between the needles. First needle has 15 stitches. Second needle has 7 stitches. Third needle has 17 stitches. Fourth needle has 11 stitches. This separates the lace panel and the thumb which will help you keep track. Place stitch markers on the fifteenth stitch, twenty-second stitch, and thirty-ninth stitch. Round 28: [K4, pl] 3 times, k7, (begin Fishtail Lace panel) kl, yo, k3, sl 1, k1, psso, p5, k2tog, k3, yo, k1 (end panel), k to end. Round 29: [K4, p1] 3 times, k7, (begin panel) k6, p5, k6 (end panel), k to end. Round 30: [K4, p1] 3 times, k7, (begin panel) k2, yo, k3, sl 1, kl, psso, p3, k2tog, k3, yo, k2 (end panel), k to end. Round 31: [K4, p1] 3 times, k7, (begin panel) k7, p3, k7 (end panel), k to end. Round 32: [K4, p1] 3 times, k7, (begin panel) k3, yo, k3, sl 1, kl, psso, pl, k2tog, k3, yo, k3 (end panel), k to end. Round 33: [K4, p1] 3 times, k7, (begin panel) k8, p1, k8 (end panel), k to end. Round 34: [K4, p1] 3 times, k7, (begin panel) k4, yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k4 (end panel), k to end. Round 35: [K4, p1] 3 times, k7, (begin panel) K17 (end panel), k to end. Round 36-67: Repeat rounds 28-35. On round 51, knit the last 10 stitches on cotton waste yarn and slip back to the left needle. Tie the two ends of the waste yarn together to prevent slippage. Knit the last 10 stitches in pattern. (Hint: Round 51 is the same as round 25.) Round 68: [K4, p1] 3 times, k35. Round 69: BO 4, slip remaining stitch (5th stitch) back to left needle, cast on 1 stitch, [BO 5, slip remaining stitch back to left needle, cast on 1 stitch] to end. Take a tapestry needle and sew the tail to the beginning of the BO round to complete the picot points. Follow previous instructions for thumb.
Finishing
Work in yarn ends. Wash according to manufacturer's instructions. Lay flat to dry. (For superwash yarn, partially dry your gloves in the dryer. Lay damp glove flat to dry.) [Continued on next page.]
Kristle Chester is a writer and IT consultant with a serious fiber addiction. She will only attend Yarnalochics Anonymous meetings if they are held at her local yarn sharp. She can be found on Ravelry as kcyarn and on her blog, the Knitting Penguin (http:/kristlechester.com). Special thanks to the wonderful Heather Ross (HeatherRoss on Ravelry) for her sharp eyes. Photographer: Kristle Chester; Model: Susie Chester For questions about this pattern, please contact Kristle on Ravelry or by leaving a comment on her blog.
