Della Mitts
Materials:
Yarn: any fingering weight yarn will work, the sample uses Wollmeise $100\%$ superwash in the colorway Frosch Harmonic. 200 yards wili be more than enough to make either size. (l used approximately 180 yards to make the sample, size medium.) Finished sizes: women's medium or large, approximately 7.5 inches long from top to bottom (both sizes), approximately 6.5(7.5) inches around, unstretched. The lace makes these. stretch to fit larger circumferences in the hand; the cuff fits more closely due to the bias in the fabric. Smaller sizes can be achieved by going down in needle size. Gauge: 8 stitches $=$ 1inch Needles: size 2 US $(2.75\mathsf{m m})$ , or size to obtain correct gauge. The pattern is written for magic loop or two circulars,it may be adapted for DPNs if desired. Note: The pattern as written is the same for both left and right mitts, you may substitute a plain rib for the double eyelet rib on the palms if you wish, but you will need to remember to move the thumb gusset to the other side of the hand for one mitt to make a left and a right. I don't recommend substituting plain stockinette on the palm side, as it will probably make the hand baggy. Instructions are given for women's size medium, with changes for the large size given in parentheses. Ex. Knit 3(4)
Cuff:
Cast on 60(72) stitches, preferably by casting on over two needles held together, or another stretchy cast-on may be used. (l used the long-tail method.) Divide the stitches between needles evenly, join to knit in the round without twisting, and begin razor eyelet pattern.
Razor Eyelet
sk2togpsso $=$ slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over k2tog.
round 1: knit all stitches. round 2: \* yo, knit 3(4), sk2togpsso, k3(4), yo, knit 1. Repeat from \* around six times. Repeat these two rounds until the cuff measures 3 inches or desired length. Knit one more round, decreasing 4(2) stitches evenly. Begin purl welt section.
Purl Welt insert:
round 1: purl all stitches. rounds 2 and 3: knit all stitches. Repeat rounds 1-3 once more, then just rounds 1-2 once. You should have 3 purl welts total. Begin double eyelet rib for the hand and gusset section.
Gusset:
You wil be beginning the new pattern stitch along with the gusset increases at this time. Work the setup rounds once only, then begin with Round 1 below. Please keep in mind that the double eyelet rib is a four round pattern, and you will be increasing every three rounds. You may need an extra row counter to help you keep track. $\sf m\P=$ Bring the tip of the left-hand needle under the strand between stitches,from back to front. Knit this loop. m1L $\equiv$ Bring the tip of the left-hand needle under the strand between stitches, from front to back. Knit through the back of the loop.
Double Eyelet Rib:
round 1: \* p1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p1\* repeat from \* rounds 2-4: $\star_{\mathsf{p}1}$ , k5, p1\* repeat from set-up rounds: knit four (five) repeats of the double eyelet rib, place marker, m1, place marker, knit four (five) more repeats of the double eyelet rib to end round. Knit two more rounds in double eyelet rib pattern, slipping markers and knitting stitch between markers. round 1: Knit four (five) repeats of the double eyelet rib, slip marker, m1R, knit until next marker, m1L, slip marker, knit four (five) more repeats of the double eyelet rib to end round. rounds 2-3: Knit two more rounds in double eyelet rib pattern, slipping markers and kniting stitch betweenmarkers. Repeat rounds 1-3, increasing two stitches every third round, until you have 21 stitches between the markers. Next round: work in pattern to first marker, slip 21 stitches to waste yarn, knit remaining stitches in pattern. You can remove your markers as you do this.
Top of Mitt:
Repeat double eyelet rib pattern as set for 1 more inch, ending with a round 3. Begin top ribbing. round 1: (p1, k1) 3 times, p1) eight (ten) times around. Repeat this round for $^1\!/\!_{2}$ inch or desired length. Bind offin rib pattern.
Thumb:
Return held thumb stitches to needle(s). Pick up 3 stitches in the gap for a total of 24 stitches. Dividing the stitches evenly between needles, attach a new piece of yarn and begin thumb. first round: Knit 20, ssk, k2tog. (22 stitches) Knit three more rounds in stockinette. Next round k1, p1 around, continue in 1x1 rib for two more rounds, then bind off in rib pattern. Work in alloose ends, using thumb ends to close up any gaps between the thumb and hand. Block as desired. Repeat all instructions for the second mitt, and enjoy! Pattern copyright to Holly Terrell, 2009: You are welcome to use this pattern to knit your ownmitts,mittsas a gift,orforcharity.Youmaynot sell the pattern itself or the finished goodsmade from this pattern,or give this pattern away to sell yarn.Please direct any questions to Corvidae on Ravelry, or e-mail corvidae.knits@gmail.com. Thank you for knittingmydesign!
