Bandit Mitts
These cute mittens are designed to match the Springtime Bandit scarflet. They are a little different from most fingerless mittens in that they are cast on at the fingers and knit up the arm. I designed them this way so that they are easier to lengthen if you have the extra yarn or are looking to use up some leftovers. I have only written one size. They are a small fit. You can always use larger needles if you would like them to be bigger. I hope you enjoy them. If you have any questions or comments, please send me a message through Ravelry (my username is Catra).
Materials
100m of DK yarn 5mm dpns (or size to obtain guage) 6mm dpns (or size to obtain guage $^+$ 1mm - they are only used to ensure a loose bind off)
Guage
17 sts x 24 rows of stockinette on 5mm dpns
Thumbs - make 2
On 5mm dpns or correct size for guage, CO 1o sts. Repeat $\times1<2+b1$ $\mathsf{p}\mathsf{1}^{\star}$ for 4 rows (twisted rib). Place stitches on spare yarn or stitch holder.
Right mitt
On 5mm dpns or correct size for guage, CO 30 sts. Place 15 sts on first dpn that you will knit from, divide the remaining sts onto remaining dpns. Repeat \*kitbl, $\mathsf{p}\mathsf{1}^{\star}$ for 4 rows (twisted rib). Place a stitch marker 2 sts before end of row. This is where the thumb will go. Begin Leaf Chart (right mitt). Knit to end of each row. At the same time, join thumb and knit thumb gusset. Join thumb: On row 9 of leaf chart, work to stitch marker, place another stitch marker, and join thumb by knitting all sts. Work even to end of row. Thumb gusset: Every odd row, work even to 1st stitch marker, SKP, work even to two sts before 2nd stitch marker, K2tog until only 2 sts remain between markers. Remove stitch markers and place one stich marker between the two remaining sts of the thumb gusset. Work even until two sts before st marker, SKP, K2tog. Continue decreases until 28 sts remain. Wrist: Work Edge Chart (right mitt) once. Bind off all stitches loosely knitwise using 6mm dpn.
Left mitt
On 5mm dpns or correct size for guage, CO 30 sts. Place 15 sts on first dpn that you will knit from, divide the remaining sts onto remaining dpns. Repeat \*kitbl, $\mathsf{p}\mathsf{1}^{\star}$ for 4 rows (twisted rib). Knit the Leaf Chart (left mitt) across the 15 sts on the first dpn. Knit 2 sts and place a stitch marker. This is where the thumb will go. Knit to end of each row. Join thumb and knit thumb gusset from Row 9 of Leaf Chart (left mitt) as per right mitt.
Wrist: Work Edge Chart (left mitt) once.
Bind off all stitches loosely knitwise using 6mm dpn.
Finishing
Sew up hole at thumb join. Weave in ends.
Key to charts
K3tog: Knit three together (2 sts decreased)
SK2togP: Slip one, knit two together, pass slipped stitch over (2 sts decreased)
K2tog: Knit two together (1 st decreased) SKP: Slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over (1 st decreased) YO: Yarn over (1 st increased) K1, YO, Ki: Knit one, yarn over, knit one in the same stitch (2 sts increased) Knit Purl No stitch
LealChart
Right mitt
Left mitt
