Space Invader Converti-Mittens
Size
Medium (x-large) (to get large or small sizes, adjust tension by using smaller needles and if needed, lighter weight yarn
Materials
DK/Light worsted/8ply weight wool or wool/cotton in ? MC black (1 ball/skein) C1 white (1/2 ball/skein) C2 green (1/4 ball/skein) 3mm dpns - whichever you prefer for working in the round 1 stitch marker
Gauge
$32\mathrm{st}=4$ inches in stockinette stitch and stranded knitting
Pattern notes
Repeating space invader pattern isfrom AjaGoto's mp sock patten found on knitty.com Ideal cast off method for these gloves (and toe up socks) is the sewn cast off method. Clear instructions can be found here: http://www.woolywonder.com/classpages/sewncastoff/sewncastoff.htm
Abbreviations
K knit, P purl, M1 make one, MC main colour, C1 colour1, C2 colour2, st-st stocking stitch, KPSO Knit1, slip1, pass slipped stitch over
PATTERN
WRIST CUFF
Cast on 52 (65) sts loosely, divide evenly between dpns and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker at start of round and move upyourwork as you go Work 7 rounds in K1 P1 rib
WRIST
Work in the round in stocking stitch following the repeating invader chart pattern until the $4^{\mathrm{th}}$ invader has been completed. Round 4o: Work 1 round MC
INCREASE FOR THUMB
Round 41: M1, K1, M1, continue to end of round following invader pattern Work 2 rounds in pattern Round 44: M1, K3, M1, continue to end of round following invader pattern Work 2 rounds in pattern, working additional stitches in MC Round 47: M1, K5, M1, continue to end of round following invader patter Work 2 rounds in pattern, working additional stitches in MC Round 5o: M1, K7, M1, continue to end of round following invader patter Work 2 rounds in pattern, working additional stitches in MC Round 53: M1, K9, M1, continue to end of round following invader patter Work 2 rounds in pattern, working additional stitches in MC Round 56: M1, K11, M1, continue to end of round following invader patter Work 1 round in pattern and 2 round in plain black, working additional stitches in MC [65 (78) sts] Place thumb stitches on stitch holder and join remaining stitches together to continue working in the round. Rounds 59-64: work plain in MC
HAND CUFF
Work 7rows K1 P1 rib Cast off loosely in rib, alternatively use a sewn cast of for maximum stretch:
THUMB
Divide thumb stitches evenly across 4 needles, pick up 1 (2) sts across thumb join Knit 5 rounds then cast off loosely or use the sewn cast off method
RIGHT MITTEN FLAP
Pick up 20 (25) sts across back of hand, 2 rows below rib and 2 stitches after the start of the first green invader from the thumb Cast on 32 (40)sts loosely, join into a round and space stitches evenly across dpns Round 1 & 2: place marker, K20, then K1 P1 rib for res of round Round 3: K24 sts in black, then work invader pattern upside down, starting with the green invader Continue in pattern until the $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$ space invader is completed (green $+~2~\mathbf{X}$ white invaders) Decrease for top: with MC, K2tog, K to last 3 sts of $2^{\mathrm{nd}}$ needle, KPSO, K2tog at beginning of $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$ needle, K to last 3 sts on $4^{\mathrm{th}}$ needle, KPSO Next round: Knit MC Next round: Repeat decrease round Next round: Knit MC Then repeat decrease round each round until there are 22 (29) sts Graft remaining stitches together to close mitten end. Work second mitten to match but remember to double check you're picking up stitches for the mitten flap on the correct side of the glove. I made two right mittens first time around and had to completely redo the mitten flap on one!
