Knitting Pattern Specifications & Instructions
Skeins Needed:
1 (for solid colored mittens)
1 each of light and dark yarn (2-colored mittens)
Yarn Requirements
Nomad Chunky Weight 100 gram skein (93-108 yards)Needles and Materials
6.5 mm (US 10 1/2)Gauge: 3.5 sts = 1 inch.
Finished Sizes (in inches): Women's: 10 1/2" long x 3 3/4" across palm.
Please read over all instructions before beginning to knit.
Instructions
Begin at Cuff
With contrast color, cast on 31 sts.
Row 1: *k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: *p1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1.
Repeat these 2 rows for 1", ending with row 2.
Change to main color and work in stockinette st for 1", ending with wrong side.
Thumb Gusset
Row 1: K15, place marker, m1, k1, m1, place marker, k to end.
Row 2: Purl.
Repeat these 2 rows 3 times, increasing 1 st after first marker and before second marker on row 1.
End with row 2.
Divide for Thumb
K15 and place on a st holder, drop marker, k across thumb sts to marker, k15 and place on another st holder. Break yarn.
Attach yarn and purl across thumb sts. Work in stockinette st until thumb measures 21⁄4" from beginning, ending with purl row.
K1, (k2tog) 6 times. Cut yarn, leaving enough length to sew thumb seam. Use a tapestry needle to thread the yarn through remaining sts and sew side seam.
Hand
With right side facing, attach yarn and k15 sts from first holder, pick up and k1 in side seam of thumb, k15 sts from second holder.
Work in stockinette st until mitten measures 6" from bottom edge.
Change to contrast color and continue in stockinette st until hand measures 10", ending with a wrong side row.
Shape Top
Row 1: K3, *k2tog, k2, rep from * across.
Row 2: P.
Row 3: *K2tog, k1, rep from * across.
Row 4: P.
Row 5: *K2tog, rep from * across.
Cut yarn, leaving enough length to sew side seam. Use a tapestry needle to thread the yarn through remaining sts and sew side seam.
