Thursday, December 29, 2011

*free pattern friday*, why not, right??

MINI MITTS


i have been making these mini mitts since last christmas, but for some reason never set up a pattern for them.


well, after modifying the pattern this christmas to include a larger size, i decided the time has come...

please enjoy & let me know if there is any part of the pattern that could use a bit of tweaking/rewording, etc...


(click on title for ravelry link ;)
sizes available:
small, fits ages 2-5 years +/-
large, fits ages 6-9 years +/-

*notes for size large are in parenthesis*

materials needed:
worsted weight yarn of you choosing,
(40-80 yds)

us #6  dpn needles (for small)
us #7 dpn  needles (for large)

2 place markers & a tapestry needle for weaving in ends

abbreviations:
kfb, knit front & back of stitch
pm, place marker

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using long tail cast on, cast on 28 sts, both sizes
divide on to needles as follows:
8 sts on needles #1 & 3, 12 sts on needles #2

join for knitting in the round
begin knitting in k2p2 ribbing for 1.5" (2")

switch to stockinette & knit for 1" (1.5")

begin increases for thumb:
round 1: k2, kfb, pm, knit to last 3 sts, pm, kfb, k2 (30 sts)
round 2: knit plain

repeat these two rows 3x (4x), 36 sts (38sts), ending with an inc round
next round, knit around plain to 2nd pm, remove marker, k3 sts, BO next 8 (10) sts (28 sts)
knit to end of rnd

knit in k2, p2 ribbing for 1" (1.5")
BO all sts in ribbing.

weave in ends & gift to a  toddler/child who you adore!!

happy knitting loves, xo

6 comments:

  1. Can't wait to try these! My eldest is going to LOVE them. Thank you for the pattern.

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  2. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to make them for my grandaughter. It's winter in New Zealand!

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  3. I'm going to try making these for my grandson who lives near Marshall NC.

    Thanks

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  4. Thank you for sharing this pattern! Easy to follow, love the thumb and uses up a just a bit of yarn leftovers. I made orange mitts to go with my granddaughters pumpkin hat! She's styling now. :)

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  5. Can't wait to make these for my son for christmas! thanks for sharing the pattern for free!

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  6. My 6 year old grandson recently saw me knitting these in an adult size. His wise little mind was thinking away...:you know Nana, I could wear those special mits in the car when I am playing on my tablet, and my hands won't get cold!". Hence, I devised an adult pattern to his size and made them. I will definitely try your pattern, thanks so much for sharing!
    kjs

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