Another great pattern from Wandering Cat Yarns
Elphaba fingerless mitts are an easy, quick knit that are loaded with style. Perfect for self-striping, and colourful hand-painted yarns, the zigzag pattern is uncomplicated, easy to memorize, but creates a bold, stylish statement.
Size:
To fit a hand approximately 7 inches around at widest point. The pattern does have some give, but not a lot. To make a smaller/larger size, adjust needle size and/or yarn weight.
Materials:
Approximately 150 yards of fingering weight yarn. Mitts pictured are knit in Wandering Cat Yarns Top Cat MCN. Colour is Witch's Britches Self Striping from the Limited Edition Wicked Series. Set of 2.5mm double pointed needles Stitch holder Two stitch markers Tapestry needle
Gauge:
40 row and 40 stitches over 4 inches in chevron pattern.
Abbreviations:
K= Knit P=Purl K2tog=Knit two together SSK= Slip 1, slip 1, then knit together KFB= Knit in front and back of stitch KFBF= Knit in front, then back, then front of stitch PM= Place marker SM= Slip marker
Notes:
Pattern is knit in the round, beginning at the bottom of the cuff. In this pattern, the mitts are knit just to the knuckles, as I prefer them at a length that doesn't interfere when I wear rings. However, they can easily be knit longer to suit your taste - just remember to adjust your yardage.
Elphaba
Pattern:
Cast on 60 stitches. Divide across dpns and join in the round
Work cuff:
Round 1: Purl Round 2: Knit Round 3: (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 5 nUuu 4. NIIL Repeat rounds 3 and 4 until cuff measures approx. 5 inches or desired length, ending with round 4. Begin thumb gusset: Round 1: (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2, k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, pm, kfb, k3, ssk, (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2 Round 2: Knit to marker, sm, pick up and knit ladder between stitches, place second marker, knit to end Round 3: (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2, k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, sm, kfbf, sm, kfb, k3, ssk, (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2 Round 4: Knit Round 5: (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2, k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, k3, ssk, (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2 Round 6: Knit Round 7: (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2, k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, k2, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, k3, ssk, (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2 Round 8: Knit Round 9: (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2, k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, k4, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, k3, ssk, (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2 Round 10: Knit Round 11: (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2, k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, k6, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, k3, ssk, (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2 Round 12: Knit Continue increasing in this manner until there are 19 stitches between the markers. Knit one round.
Work hand:
Round 1: (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2, k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, place 19 thumb stitches on a holder, kfb, k3, ssk, (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 2 Round 2: Knit
Round 3: (k2tog, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, ssk) x 5 Round 4: Knit Repeat rounds 3 and 4 until hand measures approx. 1 %2 inches or desired length, from thumb, ending with round 4. Next round: Purl Next round: Cast off
Work thumb:
Pick up and knit 2 stitches at base of thumb, pick up and knit 19 stitches from holder, pick up and knit 2 more stitches from base of thumb, join in the round. Next round: K2tog, knit to end, ssk Next round: Knit Next round: Knit Next round: Purl Next round: Cast off Using a tapestry needle secure and weave in all ends. Block if desired.
Work second mitt same as the first.
If you're looking for something a little more "good" please check out my Glinda mitt pattern at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/glinda-2 Please contact me at wanderingcatstudio@hotmail.com if you have any questions or comments. Don't forget to visit www.wanderingcatyarns.etsy.com for beautiful hand-painted sock yarns and much more. Copyright 2010, Wandering Cat Studio. For personal use only.
