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Last-Minute Mitts Pattern
Last-Minute Mitts Pattern
Last-Minute Mitts
Fast, Easy & Reversible | by Barbara Spencer Hawk
HIGHLIGHTS
This pattern creates a pair of fast, easy and reversible fingerless mitts
ideal as a last-minute gift or a quick, cozy knit when the weather turns
chilly.
One side features a simple two-stitch cable while the other has an
attractive 2x2 rib. The cable rib stitch is easy to execute and does NOT
require a cable needle.
Worked flat
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Reversible stitch
Great stashbuster
Three versatile sizes
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FUNDAMENTALS
YARN
Worsted weight
NEEDLES
See the Quick Reference section for sizes, dimensions, stitch counts and
yardage estimates.
Last-Minute Mitt: Ribbed Side
NOTES
The stitch is a modified rib, so its stretchy and accommodating. Knit and
block a swatch to establish your gauge in your selected yarn.
For best results, use yarn with a bit of memory (wool or wool blends work
well) and slightly larger needles than might be typical.
YARN SHOWN
Merino 2-Ply (Morehouse Farm)
100% merino
Pacific Blue
QUICK REFERENCE
All calculations are based on worsted weight yarn worked with the identified needle sizes. Palm circumference
provides a general guideline for choosing a size. All dimensions are approximate. Yardage estimates are generous.
Size (Approx.)
Palm Circumference
Cast On
Dimensions (Blocked)
Yards Each
Yards Total
Small (S)
Medium (M)
Large (L)
26 sts
30 sts
34 sts
40 45 yards
45 50 yards
50 55 yards
80 90 yards
90 100 yards
100 110 yards
PATTERN
The mitts are worked flat. The instructions include extra stitches to create
a neat, chained edge and to make seaming easy.
MAKE MITTS
With US 8 needles, cast on 26 (30, 34) sts.
A stretchy CO works well, but use whatever CO you prefer.
Leave a long tail for seaming.
RIBBED CUFF
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Work in Progress
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BODY
RIBBED EDGE
SEAM MITTS
To do this:
1. Decide where you want the thumb opening to be.
2. Mark the top and bottom of the opening with stitch markers.
3. Use CO yarn tail to seam from bottom edge up to thumb opening.
4. Use BO yarn tail to seam from top edge down to thumb opening.
Weave ends.
Steam or wet block if desired.
p
pwise
RS
sl
sts
tbl
WS
wyif
purl
purlwise
right side / front
slip
stitches
through back loop
wrong side / back
with yarn in front
PATTERNS
For more patterns, visit Barbara Spencer Hawk Designs (Ravelry) and
to see designs in development, visit Knitting | Work in Progress.
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