https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/black-locust-mitts • Posted by Jessica
These pretty mitts knit up in no time using your favorite sport weight yarn. A rustic wool like Nature Spun Sport by Brown Sheep gives warmth for those chilly fall mornings, while the simple & elegant lace keeps them from becoming too hot throughout the day. You will need to be able to knit in the round to make these mitts- I prefer using the Magic Loop technique, but you can easily use DPNs if you like! These mitts fit a ladies size small, but do have a good amount of stretch to them. You can add in more pattern repeats if you need to make them bigger (the pattern repeat is 6 sts).
These pretty mitts knit up in no time using your favorite sport weight yarn. A rustic wool like Nature Spun Sport by Brown Sheep gives warmth for those chilly fall mornings, while the simple & elegant lace keeps them from becoming too hot throughout the day. You will need to be able to knit in the round to make these mitts- I prefer using the Magic Loop technique, but you can easily use DPNs if you like! These mitts fit a ladies size small, but do have a good amount of stretch to them. You can add in more pattern repeats if you need to make them bigger (the pattern repeat is 6 sts).
Cast on 36 stitches, and join to knit in the round. Knit 1x1 rib for 1". Knit one round.
Now we will start the lace pattern! Knit this section for as long as you like. Lace Pattern: 1. ˚ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1˚ repeat till end of round 2. ˚k2, p1, k3˚ repeat till end of round repeat these two rounds for 7.5 inches.
When you've reached the length you like, it's time to begin knitting the thumb! 1. M1L, place marker, knit 1st rnd lace pattern until last st, place marker, M1R, k1 2. Knit to marker, slip marker, knit 2nd rnd lace pattern until marker, slip marker, k to end Repeat these two rounds until there are 13 sts between markers (you may need to continue increasing if you need a larger size).
Time to put those 13 thumb stitches onto waste yarn! K6, continue lace pattern until marker, k1, move 12 thumb sts to waste yarn.
Almost there! We'll continue knitting the palm of the mitt, as well as the ribbing and bind off. Knit in lace pattern another 4 rounds. 1x1 rib for 1” BO loosely or with stretchy bind off (I like using this bind off: https://youtu.be/wg31QnqB3Gg?t=35s)
Now let's knit that thumb and be done! Pick up sts from waste yarn, and two additional sts from mitt to help close the gap. Knit 6 rnds. 1x1 rib for 4 rnds, bind off. Now do it all again to make your second mitt. Easy!