Basic Chunky Mittens

ABBREVIATIONS

k=knit stitch or u-stitch

p=purl stitch

st(s)=stitch(es)

rnd(s)=round(s)

INSTRUCTIONS
(make 2)

Cast on 24 sts, join to work in the round.

Rnd 1-18: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Next 18 rnds: k to end of rnd.

Remove the first 4 stitches (from pegs 1-4) off the knitting loom and onto a piece of scrap yarn. The first 4 pegs are empty.

Cast on 4 stiches with the ewrap method. K to end of rnd. (24 stitches back on the loom).

Next 25 rnds: k to end of rnd.

Bind off with gather removal method. Weave all ends in.

Thumb Instructions

Thumb is worked as a flat panel over 8 stitches as follows:

Place the 4 live stitches from the piece of scrap yarn back on the knitting loom. Leaving a 10-inch beginning yarn tail, form a slip knot and place the slip knot 2 pegs to the right from the first stitch, cast on 1, knit 4 (the ones from the project), cast on with the ewrap method. (8 sts total on the loom).

Next 22 rows: k to end of row.

Bind off with flat removal method. Cut yarn leaving a 110-inch yarn tail end.

Thread the yarn tail end through a tapestry needle. Mattress stitch seam the bind off edge of the thumb to the cast on edge of the thumb (see photo below for assistance).

Using the mattress stitch method, seam down the sides of the thumb, and down the sides.

Weave all tail ends.

2 Comments

• Lynne E Baltzer January 12, 2019 at 7:50 pm

  Are these patterns available for download, free or paid?
• Isela January 24, 2019 at 2:41 pm

  The patterns eventually are moved to this area: http://www.knittingboard.com/free-downloadable-knitting-board-patterns/

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Spruce Berry Mittens

When the snow falls you’ll be ready to play with super warm mittens. Stylish enough for any occasion!

LOOM: ‘Rotating’ Double Knit Loom, set up for flat panel in double knit. Other looms may be used with 34+ double stitches.

STITCHES: Rib, Stockinette and Figure 8 for FDL design

YARN: Premier Serenity Chunky Tweed, #5, Color Cypress (G), 1-1/2 skeins. Premier Serenity Chunky, color Red Ochre (R), 1 skein and Pristine, white (W), 1 Skein. 100% Acrylic, 109 yds per skein. Machine wash, warm.

NOTIONS: Knit hook, Crochet hook, Large Darning Needle

SIZE: Adult med/large (7-7.5” from wrist to tip of middle finger)

GAUGE: 5 sts X 9 rows=2 inches in stockinette

ABBREVIATIONS
St (sts)=stitch (stitches), Inc=increase, dec=decrease,

Techniques: Increase (inc)-move loops over to create an empty peg. Lift loop from previous row on adjacent peg onto empty peg to create a new stitch.

Decrease (dec)-lift loop on one peg onto adjacent peg. This creates an empty peg and a peg with 2 loops. Shift all loops over to close in the empty peg. This removes the stitch. When hooking over, lift both loops as one.

Note: When instructed to work an inc or dec, always follow this with a weave and hook over to complete the row. It will say, “work row”.

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast On in Rib stitch. (22) stitches with G yarn. Lay anchor yarn over stitches.

Rows 1-10: Work in Rib stitch. Rest of mitten will be worked in stockinette stitch.

Work 1 row in Stockinette with G yarn.

Add W yarn at 2nd stitch and knot. Cut G yarn.

Work 2 rows in stockinette with W yarn. Increase 1 stitch at each end at 3rd stitch after the 2nd row is complete. Work this row.
Work one additional row. Total W rows=4.

Add G yarn, and work 1 row.

Pick up W yarn, and work 1 row. Cut W yarn.

Add G yarn, and work 2 rows. After 2nd G row, inc 1 st each end. Work row. Cut G yarn.

Add W yarn, and work 3 rows. On rows 2 and 3, inc 1 stitch each end, and work rows.

There are now 30 stitches on the loom. Cut and knot the W yarn.

Add G yarn and work 2 rows.
Increase 4 stitches. Move 6 sts out from each end creating one empty at each end at peg 7 and peg 23. Then move the end 3 stitches out to create 2 more empty pegs. Be sure to add the new stitches from previous row onto empty pegs.
You now have 34 stitches on the loom.

Work 2 additional rows in G yarn.

THUMB

The thumb is worked on center 10 stitches. They will remain on the loom as you continue to work in flat panel. Leave G yarn attached at beginning of loom. Add R yarn at peg 13 or 14 for thumb stitches.

Work 10 rows in center of loom with R yarn. After each row, simply push down in center of loom to move the thumb stitches down.

Once complete, bind off the 10 sts with a dec: Move loop 1 onto peg 2, loop 3 onto peg 4, loop 5 onto peg 6, 7 onto peg 8, 9 onto peg 10. You have 5 pegs with 2 loops each. Move them together to center.

Cut R yarn with 6” yarn tail. Place yarn on darning needle and remove the thumb stitches to yarn. This will hold them until you are ready to sew the mitten. Push the thumb down so that it is below the loom.

The mitten is worked on the remaining 24 sts, 12 on each side of thumb.
Slowly, move the stitches from each side to meet in center. Be sure to move the 12 inner sts to line up with the 12 outer sts. Do same thing to other side. Once all sts are moved to meet in center, do a reinforcement twist on st 12 and st 13 by crossing them.
This twist will reinforce the base of thumb.

Work 2 additional rows in G yarn on the 24 sts.
Do increase at st 3 and st 22 after 2nd row of G is complete. Cut G yarn. There are now 26 sts on the loom.

Add W yarn at 2nd peg. Work 2 rows in W yarn. Leave W yarn attached.

Add R yarn at peg 2 by tying it in center between the rows of pegs.
Work 3 rows with W and R yarn to complete the Fleur de Lis pattern.

Fleur de Lis There are five R designs, worked in 3 rows.
Each has: Row 1 with a center stitch,
Row 2 with 3 stitches,
Row 3 has 1 center stitch.
There are 2 stitches between the designs at center sts. Work all R sts in Figure 8 stitch, and then add the W yarn in stockinette.

It goes like this:
Row 1 & 3: Wrap st 4, 9, 14, 19, 24 with R yarn in Figure 8. Lay R yarn down but do not cut. Work remaining pegs with W yarn in stockinette. Hook over.
Row 2: Wrap sts 3,4,5, -8,9,10,-13,14,15,-18,19, 20, -23, 24, 25 with R yarn in Figure 8. Work remaining pegs with W yarn in stockinette.

You will note that the Figure 8 wrap is only moving R to L, or L to R. The yarn tail will end at R end of loom after the 3 rows. Cut R yarn.

Work 2 rows with W yarn. You can tie the R yarn tail onto the W yarn at R side at next row. Cut W yarn and tie on G yarn.

Work 4 rows of G yarn.

Decrease row (dec):  Dec by 4 sts at each of the dec rows. Work the dec on peg 3 from each end, and center 2 pegs. This leaves 4 empty pegs, 1 at each end and 2 in center. Shift the loops to close in the empty pegs. Work row.

Work one regular row with G yarn. (no dec)
Next 2 rows, do dec rows and work each row.
Work one regular row.
Work 1 dec row. Work row.
Now 10 sts on loom. Cut G yarn with 10” yarn tail.

Removing the mitten from loom: Move the loops from inner loom to outer loom so that the inner loom is empty. Hook over to have only one loop on each of the 10 pegs. Shift loop from peg 1 onto peg 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 6, 7 to 8, 9 to 10. Move stitches towards center. Place yarn tail on darning needle and pick up all loops so that they are on the yarn and free of the loom. Remove the mitten.

Sewing and Finishing
Once the mitten is off the loom stretch it out so that the inc and dec are even and well shaped. Fold in half. The sewing will look best if you use the same color yarn as the stripes dictate. Start with the thumb and sew the R sts together with the yarn tail. Once you get to the G open area at base of thumb, change to G yarn. Sew this securely.

Move to top of mitten and draw the bind off sts up with yarn tail, Knot. Continue with G yarn until you get to the W fleur de lis section. Change to W yarn and do all the W sections. Knot each one. Use G yarn to complete the sewing down to the cuff. Be sure to match the color sections for a professional looking mitten. If you have any yarn tails to cut and weave into knitting, do these before sewing the cuff. Once the cuff is closed up, it will be more difficult to get into the inside to trim yarn tails. Once complete, you will repeat all instructions for the 2nd mitten.

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Welcome Winter Mittens

Brrr, it is cold outside! Knit yourself a cozy pair of mittens to keep you warm this winter. 

LOOM: KB Sock Loom 2

YARN: Red Heart Classic in Paddy Green 380 yards.

NOTIONS: Tapestry needle.

GAUGE: 4 stitches and 6 rows =1″

SIZE: Child & Adult.

ABBREVIATIONS

K= knit stitch
Ewk= ewrap knit stitch
P= purl stitch
Sts= stitches

INSTRUCTIONS

Ewrap cast on 30 (40) pegs clockwise, prepare to work in the round. Adjust the number of rows for pattern to ensure proper fit.

Rows 1-14:
For Child: (k1,p1) repeat for row
For Adult: (k2,p2) repeat for row

Rows 15-19: ewrap knit row

Row 20: (skip 5 sts, bring up 5 sts) repeat
Ewrap knit row.

Rows 21-25: ewrap knit row

Row 26: (bring up 5 sts, skip 5 sts) repeat
Ewrap knit row.

Rows 27-31: ewrap knit row

Row 32: (skip 5 sts, bring up 5 sts) repeat
Ewrap knit row.

Thumb:
For child use pegs 1-5 (ewk 25 rows).
For adult use pegs 1-8 (ewk 30 rows).
End back at peg 1.

Rows 33-37: ewrap knit row

Row 38: (bring up 5 sts, skip 5 sts) repeat
Ewrap knit row.

Rows 39-43: ewrap knit row

Row 44: (skip 5 sts, bring up 5 sts) repeat
Ewrap knit row.

Rows 45-49: ewrap knit row

Row 50: (bring up 5 sts, skip 5 sts) repeat
Ewrap knit row.

Rows 51-55: ewrap knit row

Row 56: (skip 5 sts, bring up 5 sts) repeat
Ewrap knit row.

Rows 57-61: ewrap knit row

Row 62: (bring up 5 sts, skip 5 sts) repeat
Ewrap knit row.

Rows 63-67: ewrap knit row
End for child, continue for adult.

Row 68: (skip 5 sts, bring up 5 sts) repeat
Ewrap knit row.

Rows 69-73: ewrap knit row

Row 74: (bring up 5 sts, skip 5 sts) repeat
Ewrap knit row.

Rows 75-79: ewrap knit row

Bind off using the gather bind off method
and weave in yarn ends. Sew up each side of thumb. Set stitches by gently tugging on the mitten.

2 Comments

• Tara Blakeney December 7, 2017 at 12:01 am

  Will a video be done? What is bringing up five?
• Bethany Dailey December 16, 2017 at 4:01 pm

  Tara, you can see how to bring up stitches like this in the Stitchology tutorial video for the Popcorn Stitch. This should help get you going. 🙂
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xoTXA922HM&index=16&list=PL413D5BC440AB43AC

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Spring Break Wristers

Spring Break often includes vacations to areas that are still covered in snow.  Fingerless mitts are still needed to keep hands warm while leaving fingers free for smart phones and other touch screen devices. 

 These Spring Break Wristers are quick to work up and can be knit school colors as well as your favorite colors.  The stitch pattern is easy and quick to work while looking like you spent days knitting them.

LOOM:  Sock Loom 2

YARN: 122 yds total of worsted weight yarn.  78 yds of Color A – teal and 44 yds of Color B – tan.   Classic Elite Yarn Palace in colors #5567 (teal) and 5578 (tan) (55% baby alpaca, 25% bamboo viscose, 20% donegal, 98 yards per hank, 1 of each color)

NOTIONS:  knitting tool, tapestry needle

GAUGE: 10 sts x 14 rows = 2” in stockinette stitch

SIZE:  Approximately 7” length with 8” circumference.  Fits adult women.

ABBREVIATIONS

k=knit stitch

p=purl stitch

s=slip (skip) (unless otherwise stated, slip with working yarn to back of peg behind the stitch)

wyif=working yarn in front (lift stitch off peg, slip working yarn between front of stitch and back of peg, replace stitch on peg)

CO=Cast on

st(s)=stitch(es)

rnd(s)=round(s)

Rep=repeat

CA=Color A – Teal

CB=Color B – Tan

INSTRUCTIONS

Make 2.

With CA, CO 36 sts.  Prepare to work in the round.

Cuff to Thumb

Rnds 1 – 12:  *K2, P2, rep from * around

Drop CA.  Add CB

R13:  With CB, K all

R14 – 15:  P all

Drop CB.  Pick up CA.

R16 – 19:  With CA, *K2, S2, K2, rep from * around

Drop CA.  Pick up CB.

R20:  With CB, *K2, S2, K2, rep from * around

R21 – 22:  P all

Drop CB.  Pick up CA.

R23 – 26:  With CA, *S1, K4, S1, rep from * around

Drop CA. Pick up CB

R27:  With CB, *S1, K4, S1, rep from * around

R28 – 29:  P all

Drop CB. Pick up CA.

R30 – 36:  Rep R16 – 22

Drop CA. Pick up CB.

R37:  With CB, *K2, S2, K2, rep from * around

Thumb Hole with Selvage Edge

Start working flat panel.

Row 1:  With CB, S1, K1, P to last 2 pegs, S1, P1

Row 2:  S1 wyif, k1, P to last 2 pegs, S1, K1

Drop CB. Pick up CA.

Thumb hole with double selvage edges

Row 3:  With CA, S1, *K4, S2, rep from * to last 5 pegs, K3, S1, P1

Row 4:  S1 wyif, *K4, S2, rep from * to last 5 pegs, K3, S1, K1

Rows 5 – 6:  rep rows 3 – 4, once

Drop CA.  Pick up CB.

Row 7:  With CB, S1, *K4, K2, rep from * to last 5 pegs, K3, S1, P1

Row 8:  S1 wyif, K1, P to last 2 pegs, S1, K1

Row 9:  S1, K1, P to last 2 pegs, S1, P1

Row 10:  S1 wyif, K1, *S2, K4, rep from * to last 4 pegs, S1, P1, S1, K1

Drop CB.  Pick up CA.

Row 11:  With CA, S1, K1, *S2, K4, rep from * to last 4 pegs, S3, P1

Row 12:  S1 wyif, K1, *S2, K4, rep from * to last 4 pegs, S3, K1

Rows 13 – 14: rep rows 11 – 12, once

Drop CA.  Pick up CB.

Row 15:  With CB, S1, K1, *S2, K4, rep from * to last 4 pegs, S1, P1, S1, P1

Row 16:  S1 wyif, K1, P to last 2 pegs, S1, K1

Row 17:  S1, K1, P to last 2 pegs, S1, P1

Drop CB.  Pick up CA.

Prepare to work in the round.

Thumb to Fingers

R1 – 4:  With CA, *S1, K4, S1, rep from * around

Drop CA. Pick up CB

R5:  With CB, *S1, K4, S1, rep from * around

R6 – 7:  P all

Drop CB.  Pick up CA.

R8 – 11:  With CA, *K2, S2, K2, rep from * around

Drop CA.  Pick up CB.

R12:  With CB, *K2, S2, K2, rep from * around

R13 – 14:  P all

Cut CB.  Pick up CA.

R15 – 20:  With CA, *K2, P2, rep from * around

BO using the Basic BO method.

Cut CA.

Weave in ends.

Lightly block.

1 Comment

• carolyn March 27, 2017 at 11:51 pm

  These are Beautiful & feminine , Thank you for the pattern. I want & hope to start on mine tomorrow . . <3

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Twirls Wristers

Loom Knitting Advent, day 15, brings you a lovely pair of wristers. Perfect for driving or working at the computer on cold days.  Find the matching Twirls Headband pattern.

Designed by Isela Phelps

Pattern Information

Knitting loom: 32 peg KB loom (Can substitute with All-n-One, or the Sock Loom 2)

Yarn: Approx 200 yards of worsted weight merino wool. Malabrigo Worsted in Applewood was used in samples.

Gauge: 10 sts x 14 rows= 2 inches in rib stitch

Size: Fits up to a 21” Circumference

Abbreviations

K=knit stitch

P=purl stitch

LT: Left twist: A twist over two pegs; numbered and positioned as follows: Peg 2, Peg 1. How to: Skip peg 1 with yarn behind peg, knit peg 2, take loop off peg 2 and hold it, knit peg 1. Move loop from peg 1 to peg 2. Place loop being held to peg 1.

INSTRUCTIONS

Left Side

Cast on 32 sts, prepare to work in the round.

Rnd 1-14: *k2, p2; rep from * to the end of rnd.

Rnd 15: *LT, p2; rep from * to the end of rnd.

Rnd 16: *k2, p2; rep from * to the end of rnd.

Rep Rnd 15 and Rnd 16: 14 times

Prepare to work a flat panel from this point forward

Row 17: *LT, p2; rep from * to the end of row.

Row 18: *p2, k2; rep from * to the end of row.

Rep Row 17 and Row 18: 4 more times.

Continue working in the round from this point forward

Next rnd: *LT, p2; rep from * to the end rnd.

Next rnd: *k2, p2; rep from * to the end rnd.

Rep last two rnds: 1 more time.

Next 8 rnds: *k2, p2; rep from * the end of rnd.

Bind off with basic bind off method.  Weave ends in.

Right Side

Cast on 32 sts, prepare to work in the round.

Rnd 1-14: *p2, k2; rep from * to the end of rnd.

Rnd 15: *p2, LT; rep from * to the end of rnd.

Rnd 16: *p2, k2; rep from * to the end of rnd.

Rep Rnd 15 and Rnd 16: 14 times

Prepare to work a flat panel from this point forward

Row 17: *p2, LT; rep from * to the end of row.

Row 18: *k2, p2; rep from * to the end of row.

Rep Row 17 and Row 18: 4 more times.

Continue working in the round from this point forward

Next rnd: *p2, LT; rep from * to the end rnd.

Next rnd: *p2, k2; rep from * to the end rnd.

Rep last two rnds: 1 more time.

Next 8 rnds: *p2, k2; rep from * the end of rnd.

Bind off with basic bind off method.  Weave ends in.

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Mistletoe Mittens (double knit)

Designed by Pat Novak

Loom: All-n-One Loom set up for double knit with 1cm spacer

Stitches: Rib Stitch and Stockinette

Yarn:  Plymouth Encore Chunky wool/acrylic blend.  1 skein of red and 1/2 skein multi pink. Or, use any wool/acrylic #6 yarn of choice in 2 colors.  (R)=red, (M)=Multi

Notions: Knit hook, crochet hook, large sewing needle, (2) heavy duty stitch holders for thumbs

Size: Youth small and (medium adult) Youth- Folded Mitten: cuff to top=10”   Width at bottom of thumb=4.5”  Thumb length=3”  Cuff width=3.5”

Gauge: 3 sts and 5 rows=1”

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 22 (26) stitches in stockinette with (M) yarn. Place anchor yarn.

Work (6) rows in rib stitch.

Tie on (R) yarn at 2^nd stitch. Cut and knot (M) yarn.

Work 8 (10) rows in rib stitch with (R) yarn.

Change to stockinette and work (2) rows.

Next row, increase one stitch each end.

Work row in stockinette.

Work 3 (4) additional rows in stockinette.

Increase Row:

You will increase 6 (8) times across row. This means you need to shuffle all the loops on your pegs over to create 6 (8) open pegs. Move loops outward on pegs 3, 7, and 12 ( and 14 for larger size) on left side of loom, creating open pegs. Do the same thing on right side. Do this to both boards.   Pick up loops from previous row on pegs adjacent to open pegs and place the loops onto the open pegs. You now have 6 (8) additional stitches.

Work the 30 (36) stitches for 2 (4) additional rows.

Thumb Opening:

Slip center 10 stitches onto a stitch holder, one for each board. Drop the holders with loops secured, thru the boards, so that the holders are below the boards. Shift the 10 (13) loops of each side together, so that they are adjacent to each other in center. Do this slowly and carefully as it is important.

At center of loom, lift loop on peg 10 and 11. Place loop 10 on peg 11. Place loop 11 on peg 10. Do this to both boards. This twist will reinforce the thumb, and pull the stitches together.  Larger size, use the loops on pegs 11 and 12.

Work additional 12 (16) rows in stockinette.

Decrease Row:

Decrease (1) stitch each end. Simply place first and last stitch, on each board, onto adjacent pegs so that these pegs now have 2 loops and there are new empty peg at each end of loom.

At center, place (2) center loops onto the adjacent pegs, one to right and one to left.

This creates (2) open pegs in center.

Work row in stockinette, skipping the open pegs in center of loom. Hook over all stitches, and work the pegs with 2 loops as one.   All pegs will have just one loop.

Move loops over to center with no open pegs.

Repeat the decrease row.

Hook over, so that all pegs have just one loop.

Shift all loops over to meet the other set of loops, so that they are adjacent, with no open pegs.

Repeat the decrease row (2) additional times.

Shift all loops on one board over to meet the other set of loops on opposite board.

You have 2 loops on all pegs on one board. Bind off by lifting both loops and pulling 2 loops thru 2 loops. Knot at end of board. Remove from loom.

Thumb Finishing:

Place the (10) thumb loops back onto the boards from the stitch holders. This will be tight, so you may want to pull up on all 10 loops on each stitch holder to loosen them up before trying to transfer them back to loom.

Be sure to place them directly across, so that both pegs of each stitch are lined up.

Tie in yarn (R) to 2^nd inside stitch.

Work in stockinette for 2 (3) rows.

Tie on (M) yarn. Cut (R) yarn and knot.

Work in stockinette for 6 (8) rows with (M) yarn.

Decrease all stitches by placing loop 1 onto 2 and 3 onto 4, and 5 onto 6, 7 onto 8, and 9 onto 10. This leaves 2 loops on every other peg and an empty peg between. Hook over, one over one.

Move all loops together, so that there are no empty pegs.

Cut yarn with a 10” tail for sewing the thumb.

Thread yarn tail onto sewing needle. To remove the mitten from loom, transfer the loops onto the yarn tail. Hold loops on yarn and remove the loom.

Bind Off at anchor yarn with 2-loop method or crochet across the loops for even edge.

Sewing:

Fold mitten over.

Sew thumb with yarn tail, easing the top edges to a rounded finish.

Secure well at base of thumb.

Sew mitten with matching yarn for each section of mitten, easing in the top for a nice oval shape. Continue sewing to close in the mitten.

Tuck in all yarn tails.

Repeat all for the 2^nd mitten.

8 Comments

• Jacquelyn Darragh December 4, 2015 at 4:29 pm

  These are precious! I can’t wait to knit some for the grand kids and a pair for me as well. These Advent knitting patterns are just the greatest idea…thanks for doing this for us!
• Catherine Keller December 4, 2015 at 8:40 pm

  These are AWESOME!!! I really need to try this!!!
• Alyna December 4, 2015 at 11:19 pm

  If I wanted to make these larger, for men, what would you recommend?
• Pat December 5, 2015 at 8:32 am

  Thanks, Jacquelyn. The mitts were actually knit by an Unknown knitter. I just wrote the pattern for everyone to share. They will now be donated in our Holiday program for American Vets and Homeless children. We will be shipping about Dec 20 to these organizations.
• Pat December 5, 2015 at 9:59 am

  Hi Alyna, The cuff is plenty large for woman or man in the adult size, but it can be enlarged with cast on of 28 stitches. You can make the palm longer by working a few more rows before the thumb opening. Then, when you do the increase row, you an add another 2 or 4 increases. You can also make the finger area longer by working more rows before the decrease rows. Just be sure you start your mitten in center of the loom so you will have plenty of room for the increases. If you add another 2 inc to the increase row, and another 2 to the cast on, you will be working on 40 pegs until the decrease starts.
• Pat December 5, 2015 at 10:01 am

  Hi Catherine, I know you’ll have fun with this, as it’s easy and fun. Thanks, Pat
• Jenny December 7, 2015 at 2:54 pm

  These mitts look so soft and cozy. I love the pattern name, too!
• Pat December 8, 2015 at 7:41 am

  Hi Jenny, Thanks. They just made me think of mistletoe. Have a great holiday.

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Whimsical Loom Knits – Kitty Mitts

Kitty Mitts

Fall is here and the air is getting chilly.  These adorable little mitts are a wonderfully fun way to keep a little pair of hands warm.  Break out a pair of Kitty Mitts and watch the smiles come out to play.   

Materials

Knitting Loom:  2 KB Zippy Looms, connected together (total of 8 pegs)

Yarn:  Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in black (less than 1 skein will be needed)

Notions:  Knitting tool, scissors, yarn needle with large eye, needle and thread, tape measure

7/8” wide sheer ribbon- 2 cuts, each measuring 25” in length, pink yarn or embroidery thread to stitch nose, gray yarn or embroidery thread to use for whiskers, and 4 green LaMode buttons (style # 34555).

Finished Size:  Approximately 7.5” in height by 4” in width.  (Best suited for a child’s hands).

Gauge:  Not essential for this project.

Techniques

Flat Knit Stitch:  Bring the working yarn in front of the peg to be worked, above the existing stitch on the peg, without bending the yarn around the peg.  Knit the lower stitch over the working yarn.

Basic Bind Off:  Knit the first two pegs.  Move the stitch from the second peg over to the first peg.  Knit the lower stitch over the upper stitch.  One stitch has now been bound off. Move the stitch from peg 1 to the empty peg.  This is now peg 1.  Knit the next stitch.  Move the stitch that was just knit over to the first peg.  Knit the lower stitch over the upper stitch.  Continue working in this manner until there is one stitch left. Cut the working yarn, leaving a yarn tail that is at least 4” long.  Wrap the yarn tail around the last peg.  Knit the last stitch over the yarn tail and pull the yarn tail out through the stitch.  Bind off is now complete.

Gathered Bind Off:  Loosely wrap the working yarn in a circle around all of the pegs that have stitches – two times.  This will ensure that the yarn tail is long enough to complete the bind off.  Cut the working yarn, then unwrap the long yarn tail from around the pegs.  Lay the yarn tail below the stitch on peg 1.  Using the knitting tool, pull the yarn tail up through the stitch.  *Lay the yarn tail below the next stitch.  Using the knitting tool, pull the yarn tail up through the stitch.  Repeat from * for all stitches on the loom.  Once all stitches have been bound, remove the knitting from the loom.  Pull on the yarn tail to cinch the opening closed (unless otherwise directed by the pattern being worked).  Bind off is now complete.

Instructions

Panels: (make 4)

Leave a yarn tail measuring 18” long.  Cast on 8 stitches.  Knit 20 rows using the flat knit stitch.  Bind off using the basic bind off method, leaving a 50” yarn tail.  Note:  The bind off end of each panel will be the cuff end of the mitts.  Set panels aside for now.

Thumb: (make 2)

Cast on 6 stitches.  Knit 6 rows using the flat knit stitch.  Cut the yarn, leaving a 14” yarn tail.  Bind off using the gathered removal method.  Seam the side of the thumb closed.

Weave in both yarn tails and set aside for now.

Assembly:

*Lay one panel on top of another, knit sides facing outward.

Using the long yarn tail, seam the left side of the mitt closed.

Whip stitch across the top of the mitt, being careful not to gather the top.

Seam down the right side of the mitt, stopping after 3.5” of the side has been seamed closed.  Weave in the yarn tail.

Using the remaining long yarn tail at the bottom of the mitt, seam up the right side of the mitt, stopping after 2”.

Using the same yarn tail, sew the thumb piece to the mitt, setting it into the opening on the right side of the mitt.

Weave in the yarn tail.

There should be 2 yarn tails left – one in each corner, at the top of the mitt.  Using the tape measure, measure 2” in from the top left corner of the mitt.  Stick a pin or needle in to mark this measurement.

Thread the yarn tail at this corner into a yarn needle.  Weave the yarn tail down through the inside of the mitt, bringing it back out near the lowest end of the pin or needle that is marking the 2” measurement.

Sew in a diagonal line, just above the marking pin or needle, creating an ‘ear’.  Make sure to pass all the way through the mitt, catching the top and bottom panel as you work.  While working, keep the stitches tight.  This will help to gather this area in a bit and create the desired shape.

Repeat this process on the other side of the mitt, creating a second ‘ear’.  Weave both of these yarn ends in.  Set mitt aside for now.

Repeat from * for the second mitt.

Finishing:

With the needle and thread, sew two buttons to the top of each mitt, slightly lower than the lowest point of the ears.  (If making this item for a young child, embroider the eyes on with yarn or embroidery thread, instead of using buttons.)

With the pink yarn or embroidery thread, stitch a little v below the eyes for a ‘nose’.  Do this for each mitt.

Cut four lengths of gray yarn, each measuring 8” in length.  Take two of the strands of gray yarn and tie them into a stitch on one side of the nose.  (The yarn needle comes in handy here.)  Take the remaining two strands of gray yarn and tie them into a stitch on the other side of the nose.  Trim the whiskers to the desired length.

Thread an end of the ribbon through the eye of the yarn needle.  Using the yarn needle, weave the ribbon through the stitches around the cuff area of a mitt.

Once the ribbon has been woven through the stitches all the way around the cuff of the mitt, tie the ends into a cute little bow.  Repeat this process for the second mitt.

Wishing you a warm and happy autumn!

2 Comments

• Bethany Dailey October 21, 2015 at 6:25 pm

  So, so, SO very darling….purrrrfect for cozy paws! 🙂
• Jenny Stark October 24, 2015 at 12:16 am

  Thank you, Bethany!

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Breast Cancer Awareness Wristers

A simple pair of wristers to demonstrate your support for the cause. The ribbon is formed by creating an icord and then sewing it to the completed wristers. Exclude the ribbon and you have a regular pair of wristers.

Pattern Information

Knitting loom: Adjustable Hat loom, 44 pegs. Pattern can also be done on the All-n-One loom.

Yarn: Approx 120 yards of worsted weight wool. Cascade 220 in Tutu was used in sample (less than 1 skein). Approx 5-8 yds of contrasting pink color.

Notions: knitting tool, tapestry needle.

Other: Elasticized ribbon (to pass through the eyelets). Sample used 5/8” Fold Over Elastic by Dritz-1 yd package.

Gauge: 11 sts x 17 rows= 2 inches in stockinette

Abbreviations

K=knit stitch (not u-stitch, not flat stitch).

P=purl stitch

K2tog=knit two stitches together. Move stitch from peg 1 to 2. Knit peg 2. Move loop from peg 2 over to peg 1.

YO=Yarn over. Ewrap the peg. On the row after the ewrap, undo the ewrap, place the yarn ladder in front of the peg, then work the peg.

St(s)=stitch(es)

Rep=repeat

Pattern notes: Worked as a flat panel then seamed at the side.

INSTRUCTIONS

Wrister

Leave a 20 inch beginning yarn tail, cast on 44 sts, prepare to work a flat panel.

Row 1, 3, 5: k to end of row.

Row 2, 4, 6: p to the end of row.

Next 14 rows: k to the end of row.

Next row: *k2, p2; rep from * to the end of row.
Next row: *p2, k2; rep from * to the end of row.

Rep last two rows: 1 more time.

Next row (eyelet row): *k2tog, yo; rep from * to the end of row.

Next row: *p2, k2; rep from * to the end of row.

Next row: *k2, p2: rep from * to the end of row.

Next row: *p2, k2; rep from * to the end of row.

Next row: *k2, p2; rep from * to the end of row.

Next row: k to the end of row.

Rep last row 24 more times.

Next row: *k2tog, yo; rep from * to the end of row.

Next 3 rows: k to the end of row.

Bind off with basic bind off method. Leave a long tail for seaming purposes.

Block.

Small Breast Cancer Ribbon

Using the contrasting color pink, cast on 2 stitches.

Using the figure 8 method, create an icord that is approximately 16 rows long.

Bind off leaving a long tail.

Thread long tail through tapestry needle, fold the i-cord ribbon in half and use the long tail to secure it in this folded position. Using the yarn tail, sew the ribbon to the top side area of the wrister.

ASSEMBLY

Fold over at the top, along the eyelets for the area by the fingers. Thread tapestry needle with the yarn tail coming from the bind off edge. Sew the small flap in place—see pictures for guidance on how to complete this objective. When the fold is completely sewn, use the thread to mattress stitch along the top side, approximately one-inch along the side. Weave ends in.

Thread tapestry needle with yarn coming from the cast on edge, mattress stitch along the side, stopping approximately one-inch away from the top seam—you should have about a one-inch opening for the thumb.

Pass the elasticized ribbon through the eyelets along the wrist, make a small bow. Sew the bow, do not sew the bow to the knitted fabric, so the bow does not come undone.

Seaming the top

Top section seamed.

Mattress stitch along side .

5 Comments

• Bethany Dailey October 10, 2014 at 9:31 pm

  Very nice…feminine and sweet! 🙂
• Teresa October 12, 2014 at 6:58 pm

  i like matte non pink ribbon but I wish on it so I am deaf woman .
• Isela October 13, 2014 at 8:54 pm

  Thank you 🙂
• Jenny October 13, 2014 at 11:08 pm

  These are super sweet, and such a great way to support Breast Cancer Awareness.
• LeeAnn Christie October 16, 2014 at 5:00 pm

  Hi! I’m new here. Just received my All in One Knitting Board. Still trying to figure out how to work with it. Hope to be able to do some great projects.

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Vines Wristers

Receive this fall with a beautiful pair of wristers. Simple lace and self-striping yarn are combined to create a striking pair of wristers.

Knitting Loom:  Regular gauge loom with at least 31 pegs. Sample was worked on Sock 2.

Yarn: Approx 120 yards of worsted weight wool blend. Noro Taiyo in color 24 was used in sample.

Notions: Knitting tool, tapestry needle, 6 small buttons.

Gauge: 18 x 21 rows= 4 inches

Size: 6.5 length  x 10 inches width (to go around the hand)

Abbreviations
k=knit stitch
p=purl stitch
CO=Cast on
k2tog=knit two stitches together, right slanting
ssk=knit two stitches together, left slanting
YO=Yarn over—place yarn in front of empty peg
BO=Bind off

BREAKDOWN OF STITCHES
Breaking down section of the instructions from *.

*yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1. It is over 9 sts.

9 sts are numbered from Right to Left as follows:

9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1

Step 1: Move loop from peg 4 and hold it.Step 2: Move loop from peg 3 to 4.
Step 3: Place loop from Step 1 back onto peg 4.
Step 4: Move loop from peg 2 to peg 3; from peg 1 to peg 2.
Step 5: Move loop from peg 5 to peg 6.
Step 6: Move both loops from peg 6 to peg 5.
Step 7: Move loop from peg 7 to peg 6; from peg 8 to peg 7.

Pegs 1 and 8 are empty. Pegs 4 and 5 have two loops on them.
Work the stitches as follows: YO on peg 1, k to peg 7, YO on peg 8, k peg 9. Pegs that have two loops, treat both loops as one loop.

INSTRUCTIONS
Left Hand Wrister

**Cast on 31 sts. (Cast on from Right to Left on your cast on the loom).
Row 1: p to the end (From Left to Right on the loom)
Row 2: k3, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from *, end on k1
Row 3: k to the end
Row 4: k2, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from *, end on k2
Repeat Row 1-4: until you reach row 36. **
Next row: p to the end
Next row: k5, BO4, k3, *yo, k2, skk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from *, end on k1
Next row: k22, CO4, k to the end.
Next row: k2, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from *, end on k2
Repeat Rows 1-4.
BO. Weave ends in. Block.

Right Hand Wrister

Repeat instructions from Left Hand Wrister from ** to **
Next row: p to the end
Next row: k3, yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k3, BO4, k5.
Next row: k5, CO4, k to the end.
Next row: k2, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from *, end on k2
Repeat Rows 1-4.

BO. Weave ends in. Block.

Assembly
Before assembly, be sure to block both panels.

The buttons will be placed on the 10th ridge of the panel, counting from the scalloped edge. Or, on the 2nd ridge from the straight edge. Place one button on each scalloped crest. I found sewing the button with regular thread easier than with yarn. The buttons are located one one ridge right before the thumbhole.

9 Comments

• Alyna September 2, 2013 at 7:18 pm

  As always, very impressive and beautiful, Isela!
• Lonnie Kendall September 3, 2013 at 5:29 pm

  Which loom is suggested?

  lmk
• Isela September 4, 2013 at 2:16 pm

  Sock Loom 2.
• Lonnie Kendall September 8, 2013 at 11:56 am

  Lovely.
• Bethany~ September 13, 2013 at 9:25 pm

  Ooops! I meant for that previous comment to be attached to this wristers…they’re so pretty! 😀
• cheryl phinney October 25, 2013 at 1:55 pm

  I have just purchased my first knitting board,,the sock 2. I made my first sock was a bit funky. Any tips you can give me?
• Tammy Smith November 23, 2013 at 3:33 pm

  Will you be making a video for the Vines Wristers? They are so pretty.
• Isela November 23, 2013 at 4:45 pm

  No, I was not planning a video for this project.
• Christina January 25, 2014 at 10:44 pm

  Lovely!
  Glad you have posted the instructions. The ‘free download’ pdf of this has some funky ending instruction, talking about using the kitcheners stitch to finish the toe…and to be careful when putting beads on socks since they might not be comfortable to wear with shoes!
  lol

  After the Peaks wristers pattern in one of the books (my current project), this one should be easy enough to figure out. 🙂 (hoping!)

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