Godchen
fingerless mitts
Godchen is a palatine word for godmother. This pattern came about when my mother's now 94-years-old godchen requested some gauntlets for her birthday.
Materials
Yarn 2 balls Lang Yarns Merino 150 (100% wool, 150m (165yd) per 50g ball) shown in color 197.0162 yarn is held double throughout Needles US #4/3.5 mm needles for working in the round (DPNs, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars), or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
23 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch
Sizes and Fit
Size given: Adult, one size will fit most, total length 28cm. Sizeiseasily adjustable by adding or substracting sts from the stockinette part as needed. Stretchy fit.
Abbreviations
kknit ppurl Co cast on st stitch sts stitches Rd round k2tog k two stitches together ssk slip slip knit (decrease) tbl through back loop
Instructions
When working with Merino 150, yarn is held double throughout. CO 48 sts, join for working in the round. Set up pattern as follows: knit 38, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2. Work in established pattern for 9 more rds. Decrease round: k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before first purl st, ssk, k1, continue to end. (= 46 sts) Work 7 rds in established pattern. Work one decrease round. (= 44 sts) Work 7 rds in established pattern. Work one decrease round.(= 42 sts) Work 7 rds in established pattern. Work one decrease round. (= 40 sts) Continue working over 40 sts till mitt measures 19cm/7.5in. Divide for thumb openings: Left mitt: knit 3 sts, slip one st with yarn in front, turn. Right mitt: knit to 5 sts before first purl st, slip one st with yarn in front, turn. Work back and forth over all sts, always slipping last st with yarn in front and kntting first st tbl. After 4.5 cm/ 134 in, start working in the round again.
Work 4cm/112 in in the round, bind off.
Tip: bind-off
For a stretchy bind-off, knit 2, transfer those 2 sts back to left needle and knit them together through the back loop. Knit one, transfer 2 sts back to left needle, and knit them together through the back loop, etc.
Designer's Note
Thank you for choosing this pattern! I hope you have as much fun knitting as I had designing, and I'm really looking forward to seeing all your wonderful creations! In case you get stuck or have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. I'm kunterbunt on ravelry, or you can send a message to koenigstochter@gmx-topmail.de Sannah Konig, 2013 All rights reserverd. Pattern for personal use only.
