Podster Gloves
A convertible mitt/glove pattern by Glenna C!
Hello,PeopleofthePod.Doyou like totake yourdigital musicplayerwithyou whereveryou go? Do you get tired of having to rip your entire mittenoffofyourhandsinordertodialyour iPod controls, thus exposing your delicate bare handtotheelements? This convertible mitten/glove pattern is here for you.Be suretonote suggested modifications at the end, including the simple addition of a podster thumb, to allow easy access to your musicplayer controlswithout removing your wholeglove. The Podsters use a single 100g skein of your preferred fingering weight or "sock weight" yarn. Shown here in Tanis Fiber Arts Purple Label cashmere sock (teal) and Dream in Color Smooshy (in vino veritas).
Materials
Fingering weight or "sock" yarn, 350 yds Samples shown in: Dream in Color Smooshy [100% superwash merino; 450 yards per 4 oz/100g skein], 1 skein (shown in “In Vino Veritas') Tanis Fiber Arts Purple Label Cashmere sock; [70% Superwash Merino Wool/20% cashmere/10% nylon; 365m/400 yds per 115g/4 oz skein], 1 skein (shown in 'Teal) · 2.5mm needles OR needle size required to obtain pattern gauge (in double-pointed needles or long circular(s), depending on preferred method of working in the round.) Tapestry needle Stitch holder or waste yarn Stitch markers
Sizing
S(L) To fit hand circumference 6.5-7.25 ins (7.5-8 ins) around; Roughly equivalent to Women's Small(Women's Large/Men's Small).
Gauge
32 sts and 44 rows over 4 inches, in stockinette stitch on 2.5mm needles (OR needle size required to obtain pattern gauge.)
Skills
To execute this pattern, knitters will be required to: Work in the round Work knit and purl sts Work increases (m1) and decreases (ssk, k2tog, p2tog) Pick up sts (for working fingers and thumb)
Glossary
Beg = beginning BO = bind off cO = cast on K2tog = knit two sts together (decrease) M1 = make one (increase) P2tog = purl two sts together (decrease) PM = place marker Rem = remaining Ssk = slip, slip, knit (decrease) Sts = stitches
Pattern
Where instructions differ for the 2 different sizes, these appear with brackets indicating the second size: Small (Large).
Right Glove
CO 50(56) sts. Join to work in the round, dividing sts evenly across needles. PM to mark beginning of round. First round: K1tbl, p1. Repeat to end of round. Repeat this round, continuing to work in ribbing until work measures 3.5 ins from beg, or until work measures desired length of cuff.
Hand
Next round: K all sts, increasing 2(4) sts evenly across the round. 52(60) sts rem. Work 1(3) rounds even, knitting all sts. Work next four rounds as follows, establishing thumb gusset: Round 1: K first 28(32) sts. Pm, k2, pm.\* K to end ofround. Round 2 (increase round): K to first marker, m1, k to last st before marker, m1, k1. K to end of round. Round 3: Work even, working all sts as they appear. Round 4: As Round 3. \*From this point forward, slip all markers when they are encountered. Continue in this manner, working the increase round (as for Round 2) every 3rd round another 4 times, then every 4th round 3(4) times. Work another 2 rounds even. 18(20) knit sts total between the two markers. (For best results, try on mitt at this point to judge if your thumbgusset has reached a comfortable length.) Work next round even, working all sts as they appear, up to the second marker only. Place the 18(20) sts just worked onto a stitch holder or waste yarn. (These sts will be held for the thumb and worked later.) K rem sts in round. Next round: K to gap created by thumb gusset. Turn work. CO 4 new sts. Turn work. Join to work in round once again. (You now have 4 new sts over the gap for the thumb). [54(62) sts total] Next round: K all sts. \*\* Work another 7(9) rounds even, OR until mitten reaches across the middle of knuckles along back of hand. (Try on to confirm, if desired.) Work another 5(6) rounds even, OR until desired length before starting fingers. (A good time to try the mitt on to check for fit and length before beginning fingers.)
Fingers and Thumb
1st Finger (Pointer finger) K first 18(20) sts in round. Put all sts EXCEPT the next 16(20) onto waste yarn - 16(20) sts will be used to work the 1st Finger. (Sts held on waste yarn will be picked up gradually to work the remaining three fingers.) Arrange the 16(20) sts evenly across needles for working in the round. K 16(20), then turn, C0 3 new sts, turn again and join to complete the round. (19(23) sts for 1st Finger). Knit 7(8) rounds even. Next round: K1tbl, p1, to last 3 sts. k1tbl, p2tog. Work 3 more rounds in k1tbl, p1 ribbing. B0 all sts in rib.
2nd Finger
Pick up 6(7) sts (from those held on waste yarn) from back of hand, pick up 3 new sts at base of 1st finger, pick up 6(7) sts (from those held on waste yarn on other end) from back of hand, c0 3 new sts. 18(20) sts for 2nd Finger. Knit 6(8) rounds even. Next round: K1tbl, p1 to end. Work 3 more rounds in ribbing. BO all sts in rib. (Note on picking up sts for fingers: To avoid gaps at the base of fingers, pick up 1-2 MORE sts than indicated, then immediately decrease these sts on the 1st or 2nd round of the finger.) 3rd Finger Work as for 2nd Finger. 4thFinger/PinkyFinger Pick up remaining 12 sts held on waste yarn. Pick up 3 new sts at base of 3rd finger. (15) sts for 4th Finger). Knit 6(8) rounds even. Next round: K1tbl, p1, to last 3 sts, k1tbl, p2tog. Work 3 more rounds in ribbing. BO all sts in rib.
Thumb
Pick up 18(20) sts held on waste yarn, then pick up 6 new sts at cast-on edge of thumb gap. 24(26) sts total for thumb. PM to note beg of round in the middle of the 6 new sts, at centre inside of thumb. Work first 4 rounds as follows: Round 1: K all sts. Round 2: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. Round 3: k all sts. Round 4: k2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 20(24) sts for thumb. Proceed with plain thumb or podster thumb as follows:
Podster Thumb
Round 5: K all sts, stopping 5 sts before end of round. Redistribute sts and marker so round now begins here. Round 6-8: Knit all sts. Round 9: Work k1, p1 ribbing over next 10 sts, then k to end of round. Rounds 10-13: Work as for round 9. Round 14: B0 next 10 sts, K to end of round. Set aside. On a separate needle, C0 10 sts. Work flat in K1tbl, p1 ribbing for 6 rows. Round 15: Join this new piece to work in the round, overgapcreatedbyBOsts.Workintheroundfor3 more rounds, or until thumb length measures 3%4 ins less than desired length. Work final fingertip decreases as indicted below for plain thumb. Sew edge of joined sts flat, so that the ribbed edge covers the ribbing on inside of thumb.
Plain Thumb:
Continue to knit all sts, working until thumb measures 3/4 ins less than desired length. Fingertip Round 1: K1, k2tog; repeat to end of round. Round 2: Knit all sts. Round 3: k2tog; repeat to end of round. Cut yarn; with tapestry needle, thread all remaining stsontoneedleanddrawclosed.Sewshut. (At this point I recommend pausingto weave in all ends accumulated thus far, before proceeding. It makes lifeeasier.)
Mitten Top
On new needle, C0 27(31) sts. K1, p1 to last st, k1. Continue by picking up and knitting the 27(30) sts marked with waste yarn on back of hand, join to work in the round. 54(62) sts total for Mitten Top. Round begins at side of hand. Next round: Continue to work first 27(31) sts in rib, K all rem sts. Repeat this round 4 more times. Next round: K all sts. Continue to k all sts on all rounds, until Mitten Top measures 2.25(2.5) ins from beg, OR until Mitten Top measures 1.25(1.75) ins less than desired length. Decrease round: K1, ssk, K to 3 sts before marker k2tog, k1. Slip marker. K1, ssk, K to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1. Next round: K all sts. Repeat these last 2 rounds a total of 8(10) times; 22 sts rem. Use kitchener stitch to graft rem sts closed, or BO all sts and graft closed according to preferred method.
Left Glove
Worked similarly to the Right Glove, except that the placement of the thumb gusset will be different. Cuff Work according to instructions for Left Glove. Hand Next round: K all sts, increasing 2(4) sts evenly across the round. 52(60) sts rem. Work 1(3) rounds even, knitting all sts. Work next four rounds as follows, establishing thumb gusset: Round 1: K to 4 sts from end of round. Pm, k2, pm.\*K2. Round 2 (increase round): K to first marker, m1, k to last st before marker, m1, k to end of round. Round 3: Work even, working all sts as they appear. Round 4: As Round 3. \*From this point forward, slip all markers when they are encountered. Continue in this manner, working the increase round (as for Round 2) every 3rd round another 4 times, then every 4th round 3(4) times. Work another 2 rounds even. 18(20) knit sts total between the two markers. Work next round even, working all sts as they appear, up to the second marker only. Place the 18(20) sts just worked onto a stitch holder or waste yarn. (These sts will be held for the thumb and worked later.) K rem sts in round. Next round: K to gap created by thumb gusset. Turn work. C0 4 new sts. Turn work. Join to work in round once again. (You now have 4 new sts over the gap for the thumb). [54(62) sts total] Next round: K all sts. Continue as with Right Glove instructions marked between\*\*\*\*. Fingers and Thumb 1st Finger (Pointer finger) K to 8(10) sts from end of round. Put all sts EXCEPT the next 16(20) onto waste yarn - 16(20) sts will be used to work the 1st Finger. (Sts held on waste yarn will be picked up gradually to work the remaining three fingers.) From this point forward, work all fingers and thumb consistent with instructions for Right Glove. Weave in all rem ends, wash and dry according to yarn fiber content and label instructions. Enjoy your new convertible gloves/mitts!
Suggested Modifications
This pattern may be used as the base for plain mittens (omit fingers) or plain gloves (omit mitten top and make fingers longer), as desired.
