Hissy Stitch DeSigns
Lucy Mitts
By Karen BledSoe
An elegant little cloche hat called Lucy appeared in the Winter 2012 issue of Knitscene. After making it for myself from a skein of my own handspun and some Manos Silk Blend that matched well, I had plenty of both to make a coordinating pair of mitts. With instructions from several mitt patterns in front of me, and the directions for the linen stitch band from the hat, I soon had a matching hat and mitt set.
Materials
· Between 100 and 150 yards of worstedweight or aran-weight yarn in the main color (MC). Model shown in 4-ply spindle spun merino, using roving from It's a Colorful Life, colorway Reptilia. · 75-100 yards of worsted or aran weight yarn in the contrasting color (CC). Model shown in Manos Silk Blend held double. · U.S. size 6 (3.25 mm) double-pointed knitting needles, or needles to obtain the given gauge. · Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook. · Tapestry needle · Stitch markers
Gauge
20 sts = 4 inches/10 mm in stockinette stitch.
SizeS
Directions given for Small-ish (6 3/8 inches/ 16 mm), Medium-ish (7 1/4 inches/ 18.5 mm), and Large-ish (8 inches/ 20.3 mm) as measured around hand above the thumb.
Abbreviations
k = knit p = purl M1 = Make 1 stitch, using a lifted bar increase. pm = place marker sm = slip marker
Copyright 2014 by Karen E. Bleds0e
Pattern notes
These mitts are knit in the round from the cuff up in a dense gauge for warmth. While directions refer to double-pointed needles, feel free to use any other method of knitting in the round that is comfortable for you. If you prefer a lighter fabric, try a DK yarn with needles that obtain the same gauge.
Attributions
The linen stitch band matches and compliments the band on the Lucy hat seen in the Winter 2012 issue of Knitscene. (Available as a single pattern on Ravelry. Digital issue of the whole magazine can be purchased from Interweave Press.)
Information
If you need pattern support, you can find me on Ravelry as KBledsoe, or email me at bledsoek@ gmail.com. This pattern is copyrighted under U.S. copyright law. It is for your personal and non-commercial use. Please do not distribute or sell copies of this pattern, whether paper or electronic, without specific written permission of the designer. U.S. copyright laws protect only the written pattern, including text and images. They do not prohibit making and selling items made from the pattern.
Instructions
Using MC, cast on 32 (36, 40) stitches. Divide over 4 needles. Join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches. Place a marker at the beginning of the round. Knit 4 rounds. This forms the rolled edging.
Linen stitch band at wrist:
Switch to CC. Round 1: Knit Round 2: Purl Round 3: (Knit 1, Slip 1 with yarn in front) around. Round 4: Knit Round 5: (Slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1) around. Round 6: Knit Rounds 7-10: Repeat rounds 3 through 6 Rounds 11-13: Repeat rounds 3 through 5 Round 14: Purl Round 15: Knit Hand and thumb: Change to MC. Knit in stockinette stitch (knitting each round) for about 1 inch (or to desired length before beginning thumb gusset). Setup round: Knit 3 (4, 5) place marker (pm), knit 1, pm, knit to the end of the round.
Gusset:
Round 1: Knit (4, 5), slip marker (sm), M1, K1, M1, sm, knit to the end of the round. Round 2: Knit around, slipping all markers as you go. Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until there are a total of 46 (50, 54) stitches (15 stitches between markers). Knit 4 more rounds (without increases). Next round: Knit to marker, bind off 14 stitches between markers. Knit remainder of the round. Bring the two ends of the cast-off section together (forming the hole for the thumb) and knit 4 more rounds. Linen stitch band at fingers: Switch to CC. Round 1: Knit Round 2: Purl Round 3: (Knit 1, Slip 1 with yarn in front) around. Round 4: Knit Round 5: (Slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1) around. Round 6: Knit Round 7: (Knit 1, Slip 1 with yarn in front) around. Round 8: Purl Round 9: Knit Switch to MC. Knit four more rounds. Bind off.
Finishing:
With size F crochet hook and CC, single crochet around edge of thumb hole, making one stitch in each cast-off stitch and two stitches where the thumb hole meets the hand. Weave in all ends. Wash and block if desired.
