Snowslide Mittens - Knitted and felted mittens for men in DROPS Lima.

- Free pattern by DROPS Design 15/11/2023 19:57

Snowslide Mittens by DROPS Design

Knitted and felted mittens for men in DROPS
Lima.

DROPS 246-17
DROPS Design: Pattern li-166
Yarn group B
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SIZES:
S/M – L/XL
Length of mitten after felting: approx. 26-27 cm
Length of mitten before felting: approx. 34-35 cm DROPS 246-17

Length from inside thumb to tip after felting: approx.

13-13 cm
Length from inside thumb to tip before felting: approx.
17-17 cm

YARN:
DROPS LIMA from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group
B)
100-150 g colour 0519, dark grey

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4.5 MM.

KNITTING TENSION:
20 stitches in width and 26 rows in height with
stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many
stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If
you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller
needle size.
Knitting tension – See how to measure it and why here
Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change
the yarn here

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Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn

converter here
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Yarn prices (per 15.11.2023)

Yarn (weight) Content UK
2.40 GBP
DROPS Lima uni colour (50g) 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
1.70 GBP
2.50 GBP
DROPS Lima mix (50g) 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca
1.75 GBP
You can get the yarn to make this pattern from 3.40£*.
(*) Pattern prices are calculated from the smallest size / cheapest colour. You will find a prices table
in this print to help you calculate the price for other sizes.
All yarns are DROPS yarns. Color charts and updated retailer lists at www.garnstudio.com

Pattern for DROPS 246-17

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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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DECREASE TIP:
Start 3 stitches before the marker-stitch, knit 2 together, knit 3 (marker-stitch is the
middle stitch), slip 1 stitch knit-wise, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the
knitted stitch (2 stitches decreased).

INCREASE TIP (thumb-gusset):

Increase by making 1 yarn over, which is knitted twisted on the next round.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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MITTENS ¬– SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:

The piece is worked in the round with double pointed needles, bottom up, then felted
in the washing machine.

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LEFT MITTEN:
Cast on 54-60 stitches with double pointed needles size 4.5 mm and DROPS Lima.
Work rib in the round (knit 3 twisted, purl 3). When the piece measures 2 cm,
decrease as follows: * Knit 1 twisted, knit 2 twisted together, purl 3 *, work from *-*
to end of round = 45-50 stitches. Continue the new rib (knit 2 twisted, purl 3) until
the piece measures 8 cm.
Insert 1 marker in the last stitch on the round. Continue with stocking stitch and
increase for the thumb-gusset by increasing 1 stitch on each side of the marker-
stitch – read INCREASE TIP. Increase like this every 4th round, always on the outside
of the previously increased stitches, a total of 6-7 times = 57-64 stitches.
REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When the piece measures 17-18 cm (the increases for the thumb-gusset should be
finished), place the marker-stitch + the increased stitches + 1 stitch on each side of
these stitches on a thread for the thumb = 15-17 thumb-stitches. Continue in the
round and cast on 3 stitches behind the thumb-stitches = 45-50 stitches.
Work for a further 12-11½ cm. The piece measures approx. 29-29½ cm from the
cast-on edge.
Insert 1 marker in each side as follows: Insert 1 marker in the first stitch and 1
marker in the 23rd-25th stitch on the round. Continue with stocking stitch, AT THE
SAME TIME on the first round decrease 1 stitch on each side of both marker-stitches
– read DECREASE TIP (= 4 stitches decreased). Decrease like this every 2nd round a
total of 4-5 times, then every round 5 times = 9-10 stitches. Cut the strand, pull it
through the remaining stitches, tighten and fasten well. The mitten measures
approx. 34- 35 cm.

THUMB:
Place the 15-17 thumb-stitches on double pointed needles size 4.5 mm and knit up 1
stitch in each of the 3 cast-on stitches behind the thumb = 18-20 stitches. Work
stocking stitch in the round for 6½-7 cm. Knit 1 round and decrease 3 stitches
evenly spaced = 15-17 stitches. Knit 3 rounds without decreasing. Knit 1 round and
decrease 5-7 stitches evenly spaced = 10 stitches. Continue working until the thumb
measures 9-9½ cm. Now knit all stitches together 2 and 2 = 5 stitches. Cut the
strand, pull it through the remaining stitches, tighten and fasten well.

RIGHT MITTEN:
Cast on 54-60 stitches with double pointed needles size 4.5 mm and DROPS Lima.
Work rib in the round (knit 3 twisted, purl 3). When the piece measures 2 cm,
decrease as follows: * Knit 1 twisted, knit 2 twisted together, purl 3 *, work from *-*

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to end of round = 45-50 stitches. Continue the new rib (knit 2 twisted, purl 3) until
the piece measures 8 cm.
Insert 1 marker in the first stitch on the round. Continue with stocking stitch and
increase for the thumb-gusset by increasing 1 stitch on each side of the marker-
stitch – remember INCREASE TIP. Increase like this every 4th round, always on the
outside of the previously increased stitches, a total of 6-7 times = 57-64 stitches.
When the piece measures 17-18 cm (the increases for the thumb-gusset should be
finished), place the marker-stitch + the increased stitches i + 1 stitch on each side of
these stitches on a thread for the thumb = 15-17 thumb-stitches. Continue in the
round and cast on 3 stitches behind the thumb-stitches = 45-50 stitches.
Work for a further 12-11½ cm. The piece measures approx. 29-29½ cm from the
cast-on edge.
Insert 1 marker in each side as follows: Insert 1 marker in the 23rd-25th stitch and
1 marker in the last stitch on the round. Continue with stocking stitch, AT THE SAME
TIME on the first round decrease 1 stitch on each side of both marker-stitches –
remember DECREASE TIP (= 4 stitches decreased). Decrease like this every 2nd
round a total of 4-5 times, then every round 5 times = 9-10 stitches. Cut the strand,
pull it through the remaining stitches, tighten and fasten well. The mitten measures
approx. 34- 35 cm.
Work the thumb in the same way as on the left mitten.

FELTING:
To avoid the mittens ending up with the thumb felted to the mitten, turn them inside
out and fasten a small plastic bag over the thumb with a safety pin. NOTE: Fasten
the pin vertically towards the tip of the thumb so it is easy to remove after felting.
Turn the mittens back to the right side.
Place the mittens in the washing machine, using a detergent without enzymes or
optical bleaches, together with a terry towel of approx. 50 x 70 cm. Wash at 40
degrees with normal centrifuge and without pre-wash. After washing shape the
mittens while still wet.

AFTER FELTING:
If the piece is not felted enough and is too big, you can wash it one more time in the
washing machine while still wet.
If the piece has been felted too much and is too small, stretch it to the correct
measurements while still wet.
If the garment is already dry, re-wet it before stretching to the correct
measurements.
Remember – all subsequent washes are as a normal wool garment.

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