The sample is a gift for my mother and so this pattern is designed with a small hand in mind and may not suit a man. Though if you are confident knitter you are welcome to experiment changing the stitch counts to fit your intended hand. The pattern repeats are very simple and easy to extend over a wider stitch count. Adding length can also be done by simply repeating the chart as needed.
Gauge: 16 stitches per 4 inches
You will need:
6mm DPNs or circulars
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Abbreviations:
MC - main colour
CC - contrast colour
st(s) - stitch(es)
R - round
k- knit
m1r - make one right
ssk - slip slip knit
*Pattern starts here*
Using the main colour, cast on 24 sts and join in the round, placing a stitch marker at the beginning of the round.
Work 10 rounds in 2x2 rib
R1: Knit all sts
R2: [k4, m1r] repeat to end (30sts)
R3: Start following the chart from the bottom right until the full CC round (R11)
R12: [k1, m1r] 3 times, knit to end
R13: Put 6 sts on hold, cast on 4 sts with the backward loop method, knit to end. (For the right hand, place a stitch mark before the cast on sts. For the left hand, place the stitch marker after the cast on stitches. This marks the start of the round.)
R14: Continue following the chart to the last round. Knit the extra stitch in the MC
R32 (Using CC) : k1, ssk, k9, k2tog, k2, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1 (27sts)
R33: k1, ssk, k7, k2tog, k2, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1 (23sts)
R34: k1, ssk, k5, k2tog, k2, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1 (19sts)
R35: k1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k2, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1 (15sts)
R34: k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1 (11sts)
Break yarn and Kitchener this closed.
Thumb: Using CC pick up 4sts from the thumb cast off done on R13.
Knit 12 rows
R13: K2tog for all sts
Break yarn and sew through last 6sts
Weave in all ends
*Pattern ends here*
If you try this pattern out, I would love to see. Please tag me on Instagram @frednamakes and use the hashtag #RomneyMittens
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