Carling Fingerless Mittens
An original design by Sarah Murley of Maple Leaf Rag(s)
These fingerless mittens are knit top-down, from one ball of yarn. The Eye of Partridge stitches on the palm gives a nice, cushy grip, and the way the digit cover stretches farther than the palm gives your fingers more mobility, for things like holding a cup of hot chocolate, or texting!
I recommend knitting these fingerless mittens at the same time from both ends of the yarn, either on the same needle: like two-at-a-time-socks, or on separate needles, but keeping track of how far you are on each, as it isn't always nice to have a matching elbow warmer and palm warmer.
As said before, this pattern can be worked with the two-at-a-time method. If this is something you know how to do, go ahead and cast on two-at-a-time. If this is not something in your repertoire, don't worry, follow the pattern as-is.
Before You Start Your Carling Fingerless Mittens:
Measurements:
Small: approx. 15cm circumference
Medium: approx. 18cm circumference
Large: approx. 24cm circumference
Materials:
Yarn- 1 ball of “Amazing” by Lion Brand Yarn, shown in “Mesa” or any 147yds of Aran weight yarn
Needles- Set of 4 dpn in sizes 4mm (CAD 8- US 6) and 3.25mm (CAD 10- US 3)
2 stitch markers, can be made from the scrap yarn
A tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Gauge- 16sts and 24rows = 4inches (10cm) in Stockinette stitch
Knitting lingo:
CO- Cast on
Sts- Stitches
St-Stitch
K- Knit
P- Purl
S- Slip
M1- Make 1 (knit into front and back of same stitch)
Notes before you begin:
-The stars (*) show that you are to repeat in between them for the amount of times given.
-When casting on for the thumb hole, make it nice and loose.
Larger and Smaller Sizes:
The mittens shown in the picture fit a 19cm in circumference around the palm just above the thumb (size medium). As mittens can be worked in 3 sizes, details for each size are shown in 3 different colours for ease in knitting: (small, medium and large).
*Ex. k20 (30, 40)
Caring for your beautiful mittens:
Most yarn, specifically fluffy yarn, or natural fibres, will pill, which means that you will get tiny balls of felted fiber stuck to your finished item. This is caused by the item continuously brushing up against something, like your pocket, or just by age. You can prevent this by giving them a rest once in a while, and a wash.
Wash them gently, by hand, in warm water, and a bit of clothes detergent, or Eucalan (a wool wash). Lay them flat to dry, don't put them in the dryer.
Right mitten:
CO 28 (34, 40), with the 4mm needles, join into a circle, making sure the stitches aren't twisted. Place the marker at the beginning of the round, and slip the markers whenever you come to one.
Rnd 1: * k2, p2 *, repeat from * to * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, place 2nd marker, * K1, S1 as if to knit *, repeat from * to * 7x (8x, 9x)
Rnd 2: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, slip marker, k14 (k16, k18)
Rnd 3: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, *s1, k1 * 7x (8x, 9x)
Rnd 4: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * k14 (k16, k18)
Repeat Rnds 1- 4 5x, then knit Rnd 1 once more.
Begin Increases:
Rnd 1: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, k12 (k14, k16), m1 into the next 2sts. You now have 16sts – 18sts - 20sts between last 2 markers.
Rnd 2: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * s1, k1 * 8x (9x, 10x)
Rnd 3: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, k12 (k14, k16), * m1, k1 * 2x. You now have 18sts (20sts, 22sts) between the last 2 markers
Rnd 4: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * k1, s1 * 9x (10x, 11x)
Rnd 5: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, k15 (k17, k19), place a st marker CO 10sts (12sts, 14sts), continue on past the newly CO sts and k3 before the marker. Divide the new stitches onto each adjoining needle, this makes it easier to decrease later.
Rnd 6: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, *s1, k1 * 10x (12x, 12x), * k2, p2 * 2x (2x, 3x)
Rnd 7: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, k20 (k24, k24), * k2, p2 * 2x (2x, 3x)
Rnd 8: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * k1, s1 * 10x (12x, 12x), *k2, p2 * 2x (2x, 3x)
Rnd 9: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, k20 (k24, k24), *k2, p2 * 2x (2x, 3x)
Rnd 10: Knit as Row 6
Rnd 11: Knit as Row 7
Rnd 12: Knit as Row 8
Begin Decreases:
Rnd 13: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, k14 (k18, k18), k2tog, k6, {small- p2, k2tog, p2} – {medium p2, k2tog, p2}- {large p2, k2, p2, k2tog, p2}
Rnd 14: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * s1, k1 * 7x (9x, 9x), k2tog, s1, k1, s1, {small- k2} - {medium- k2 - {large- k2, p2, k2), p1, k2tog, p2
Rnd 15: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, k14 (k18 - k18), k2tog, k4, {large- p2, k2}, k2tog, p2
Rnd 16: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * k1, s1 * 7x (9x - 9x), k2tog, k1, s1, {large- k1, p2, k1}, k2tog, p2
Rnd 17: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, k14 (k18 - k18), k2tog 2x, p2, {large- k2, p2}
Rnd 18: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, *s1, k1 * 7x (9x - 9x), k2, p2, {large- k2, p2}
Rnd 19: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, k14 (k18 - k18), k2, p2, {large- k2, p2}
Rnd 20: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * k1, s1 * 7x (9x - 9x), k2, p2, {large- k2, p2}
Rnd 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31: Knit as Row 19
Rnd 22, 26, 30: Work as Row 18
Rnd 24 and 28: Work as Row 20
Note:
If you want to lengthen the eye-of-partridge palm-grip so it is longer, now is your time to do it. Knit the R19 – R18 – R19 – R20 pattern starting with a R20, you may end on any row you choose.
Cuff:
Change to 3.25mm needles. Cuff is the same for both mittens, per size.
Row 1: * k2, p2 * 8x (10x - 11x)
Row 2: As Row 1
Repeat these rounds until you have the desired length for the cuff. Remember that you still need yarn for the thumbs, and the other cuff, if you aren't doing the mittens at the same time.
Bind off:
Bind off loosely “in pattern”. This you will do by knitting the 1st two stitches as usual in the cuff pattern, jumping the 1st one over the 2nd and off the needle. Purl the next stitch, and jump the knit stitch over the purl stitch, off the needle. Continue like this, knitting/purling the next stitch, and jumping the one before it off the needle.
Right thumb:
Pick up 12sts (14sts - 16sts) evenly around thumb hole with the 4mm needles, following where the stitching falls. Place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Rnd 1: {small- k2, p2, k2, * s1, k1 * 3x}- {medium k2, p2, k2, * s1, k1 * 4x}– {large- * k2, p2 * 2x, * s1, k1 * 4x }
Rnd 2:{small- k2, p2, k2, k6}- {medium- k2, p2, k2, k8}- {large- * k2, p2 * 2x, k8}
Rnd 3:{small- k2, p2, k2, * k1, s1 * 3x}- {medium- k2, p2, k2, * k1, s1 * 4x} - {large- * *k2, p2 * 2x, *k1, s1 * 4x}
Rnd 4: As Row 2
Rnd 5: As Row 1
Rnd 6: As Row 2
Rnd 7: As Row 3
Rnd 8: As Row 2
Rnd 9: As Row 1
Rnd 10: As Row 2
Bind off in pattern, and weave in ends. Wear and enjoy!
Left Mitten:
Work exactly as the right mitten, ending just before the increases, with a * k1, s1 * row.
Start increases:
Rnd 1: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, m1 2x, k12 (k14 - k16). You know have 16sts (18sts - 20sts) between the markers.
Rnd 2: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * s1, k1 * 8x (9x - 10x)
Rnd 3: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * k1, m1 * 2x, k12 (k14 - k16). You now have 18sts (20sts – 22sts) before the markers.
Rnd 4: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x) k2, * k1, s1 * 9x (10x - 11x)
Rnd 5: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, k3, CO 10sts (12sts - 14sts), k15 (k17 - k19)
Rnd 6: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * p2, k2 * 2x (2x - 3x), * s1, k1 * 10x (12x - 12x)
Rnd 7: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * p2, k2 * 2x (2x - 3x), k20 (k24 - k24)
Rnd 8: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * p2, k2 * 2x (2x - 3x), * k1, s1 * 10x (12x – 12x)
Rnd 9: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, * p2, k2 * 2x (2x - 3x), k20 (k24 - k24)
Rnd 10: Knit as Row 6
Rnd 11: Knit as Row 7
Rnd 12: Knit as Row 8
Begin Decreases:
Rnd 13: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, {small- p2, k2tog, p2} – {medium- p2, k2tog, p2}– {large- p2, k2tog, p2, k2, p2}, k6, k2tog, k14 (k18 - k18)
Rnd 14: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, p2, k2tog, p1, {small k2}, {medium- k2}– {large- k2, p2, k2} s1, k1, s1, k2tog, * s1, k1 * 7x (9x - 9x)
Rnd 15: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, p2, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k14 (k18 - k18)
Rnd 16: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, p2, k2tog, s1, k1, k2tog, * k1, s1 * 7x (9x - 9x)
Rnd 17: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, p2, k2tog 2x, k14 (k18 - k18)
Rnd 18: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, p2, k2, *s1, k1 * 7x (9x - 9x)
Rnd 19: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, p2, k2, k14 (k18 - k18)
Rnd 20: * k2, p2 * 3x (4x, 5x), k2, p2, k2, * k1, s1 * 7x (9x - 9x)
Rnd 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31: Knit as Row 19
Rnd 22, 26, 30: Work as Row 18
Rnd 24 and 28: Work as Row 20
Note:
If you want to lengthen the eye-of-partridge palm-grip so it is longer, now is your time to do it. Knit the R19 – R18 – R19 – R20 pattern starting with a R20, you may end on any row you choose.
Cuff:
Change to 3.25mm needles. Cuff is the same for both mittens, per size.
Rnd 1: * k2, p2 * 8x (10x - 11x)
Rnd 2: As Row 1
Repeat these rows until you have the desired length for the cuff, keeping in mind that you still need yarn for the thumbs, and the other cuff, if you aren't doing the mittens at the same time.
Bind off:
Bind off loosely “in pattern”. This you will do by knitting the 1st two stitches as usual in the cuff pattern, jumping the 1st one over the 2nd and off the needle. Purl the next stitch, and jump the knit stitch over the purl stitch, off the needle. Continue like this, knitting/purling the next stitch, and jumping the one before it off the needle.
Left thumb:
Pick up 12sts (14sts - 16sts) evenly around thumb hole with the 4mm needles, following where the stitching falls. Place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Rnd 1: {small- * s1, k1 * 3x, k2, p2, k2}- {medium- * s1, k1 * 4x, k2, p2, k2}- {large- * s1, k1 * 4x, * k2, p2 * 4x}
Rnd 2: {small-k6, k2, p2, k2} - {medium-k6, k2, p2, k2, p2} – {large- k8, * k2, p2 * 8x}
Rnd 3: {small-* k1, s1 * 3x, k2, p2, k2} - {medium-* k1, s1 * 4x, k2, p2, k2} - {large- * k1, s1 * 4x, * k2, p2 * 4x}
Rnd 4: As Row 2
Rnd 5: As Row 1
Rnd 6: As Row 2
Rnd 7: As Row 3
Rnd 8: As Row 2
Rnd 9: As Row 1
Rnd 10: As Row 2
Bind off in pattern, and weave in ends. Wear and enjoy!
Copyright 2012, Sarah Murley of Maple Leaf Rag(s), All Rights Reserved
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