About
Simple is Best!
Basic fingerless mitts pattern. Easily modified and customized!
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Liesl M. published her project Simple Mitts
18 Mar 09:00
You Will Need
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Step 1
Gauge 22sts x 28 rows =4”
S/M (M/L) hand circumference 6”-7” (7”-8”)
CO 36 (40), join to work in round, being careful to not twist stitches.
1x1 rib or stockinette for 1”
Knit 11/2” (2”)
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Step 2
Gusset:
Rnd 1: k1, M1L, PM, k to end, PM, M1R
Rnd 2: knit
Rnd 3: knit
Repeat three rounds until you have 15 (17) sts between markers/thumb
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Step 3
Next rnd: knit all to second marker. Move thumb stitches to scrap yarn
CO 3 sts (You’ll have 38 (42) sts on hand.)
Knit for 3/4” (1 1/2”)
1x1 rib for 1” or continue knitting stockinette
Bind off with a stretchy bind off, such as Jeny's Super Stretchy Bind Off
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Step 4
For S/M, pick up 3 sts on hand. Make thumb 1 1/4” long (optional: for the last 1” work 1x1 rib.)
For M/L, pick up 5 sts on hand. Knit one full round. Decrease two by k to last 5 sts, dc1, k1, dc1) 20 sts total on thumb now. Make thumb 2” (optional: for the last 1” work 1x1 rib.)
