This pattern features an unusual 2 piece construction, knitting separate fronts and backs. I don’t see why it couldn’t be used to make cold weather mittens as well as oven mitts. Makes for good, useful gifts!
Materials:
- 100% wool worsted weight yarn: 150 yards ecru (MC); 50 yards red (CC)
- size 11 straight knitting needles
- stitch markers (M)
Gauge:
11 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (St) with yarn doubled
Notes:
Yarn is doubled throughout. Abbreviation M1: Make 1 increase by making a backward loop on right hand needle.
Pattern:
With MC, cast on 19 sts. Work 16 rows St stitch.
Row 17: *K to last 2 sts, K1, M1, K1
Row 18: Purl
Rows 19-30: Rpt rows 17 & 18 (27 sts).
Row 31: K 19, BO 1, K7.
Thumb:
Working on 8 thumb stitches only, work even in St stitch for 3 rows.
Row 4: K1, ssk, K2, K2tog, K2.
Row 5: Purl
Row 6: K1, ssk, K2tog, K2.
BO last 4 sts.
Hand:
With RS facing, attach yarn and work on remaining 19 stitches.
Row 1: purl.
Row 2: K2, place M, beg Chart, place M, K1, M1.
Rows 3-25: Work in St st, following Chart.
Rows 26-28: Remove markers,work in MC.
Row 29: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
Row 30: purl.
Rows 31-34: Rpt rows 29 and 30.BO remaining 13 sts.
Make second piece, reversing pattern and omitting chart.
Finishing:
With RS together, sew pieces of mitt together and weave in ends.
Optional: Blanket stitch around edges with CC, placing sts 1/2 inch apart and 1/2 inch deep.
Felt using your favorite method.
You can easily knit some matching potholders using chart and sizing as desired.
What is your favorite felting method? I’m new to this and need all the advice I can get! LOL!
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