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KNIT PATTERN

Last-Minute Mitts
Fast, Easy & Reversible | by Barbara Spencer Hawk

HIGHLIGHTS
This pattern creates a pair of fast, easy and reversible fingerless mitts
ideal as a last-minute gift or a quick, cozy knit when the weather turns
chilly.

Fast & easy knit

One side features a simple two-stitch cable while the other has an
attractive 2x2 rib. The cable rib stitch is easy to execute and does NOT
require a cable needle.

Worked flat

The project is worked flat on short needles, so its extremely portable.


The mitts are stretchy enough to hug your hand without additional
shaping. The simple thumb openings make it easy to slip your hands
free, slide the mitts down and wear them as wristers or cuffs.
The pattern includes directions for three sizes. Its written for worsted
weight yarn, but it adapts well to sport, DK, aran and even sock yarn
carried double. For best results choose yarn with some natural stretch
and spring.
This project is suited to any knitter who can cast on, knit, k2tog, purl,
slip stitches and bind off.

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Reversible stitch

Great stashbuster
Three versatile sizes

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FUNDAMENTALS
YARN

Worsted weight
NEEDLES

US 8 (5.0 mm) straight or DPN


GAUGE (Approx.)

5 to 5.5 sts per inch in pattern (unblocked)


4 to 4.5 sts per inch in pattern (blocked)
6 rows per inch in pattern (blocked)
DIMENSIONS

See the Quick Reference section for sizes, dimensions, stitch counts and
yardage estimates.
Last-Minute Mitt: Ribbed Side

NOTES

The stitch is a modified rib, so its stretchy and accommodating. Knit and
block a swatch to establish your gauge in your selected yarn.
For best results, use yarn with a bit of memory (wool or wool blends work
well) and slightly larger needles than might be typical.

YARN SHOWN
Merino 2-Ply (Morehouse Farm)
100% merino
Pacific Blue

QUICK REFERENCE
All calculations are based on worsted weight yarn worked with the identified needle sizes. Palm circumference
provides a general guideline for choosing a size. All dimensions are approximate. Yardage estimates are generous.
Size (Approx.)

Palm Circumference

Cast On

Dimensions (Blocked)

Yards Each

Yards Total

Small (S)
Medium (M)
Large (L)

4.5 6.5 ins


6.0 8.0 ins
7.5 9.5 ins

26 sts
30 sts
34 sts

5.5 ins wide x 8 ins long


6.5 ins wide x 8 ins long
7.5 ins wide x 8 ins long

40 45 yards
45 50 yards
50 55 yards

80 90 yards
90 100 yards
100 110 yards

PATTERN
The mitts are worked flat. The instructions include extra stitches to create
a neat, chained edge and to make seaming easy.
MAKE MITTS
With US 8 needles, cast on 26 (30, 34) sts.
A stretchy CO works well, but use whatever CO you prefer.
Leave a long tail for seaming.
RIBBED CUFF

Execute the following sequence 8 times:


Row 1 (RS) | K1tbl, p1, *k2, p2,* end k2, p1, sl 1 pwise wyif.
Row 2 (WS) | K1tbl, k1, *p2, k2,* end p2, k1, sl 1 pwise wyif.

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BODY

Execute the following sequence 7 times:


Row 3 | K1tbl, p1, *k2, p2,* end k2, p1, sl 1 pwise wyif.
Row 4 | K1tbl, k1, *p2, k2,* end p2, k1, sl 1 pwise wyif.
Row 5 | K1tbl, p1, *k2tog, leave sts on LN, k first st again, slip both
sts off needle, p2,* end k2tog, leave sts on LN, k first st again, slip both sts
off needle, p1, sl 1 pwise wyif.
Row 6 | K1tbl, k1, *p2, k2,* end p2, k1, sl 1 pwise wyif.

TIPS & TRICKS


Experiment with different yarn weights and
needle sizes to achieve a look and fit that
appeals to you.
For a looser fit, use larger needles or knit a
larger size. For a snug fit, use smaller
needles or knit a smaller size.
Work additional pattern sequences in the
cuff or body to increase length.

RIBBED EDGE

Execute the following 3 times:


Row 7 | K1tbl, p1, *k2, p2,* end k2, p1, sl 1 pwise wyif.
Row 8 | K1tbl, k1, *p2, k2,* end p2, k1, sl 1 pwise wyif.
BIND OFF

Make the most of yarn from stash by


working the cuffs and/or ribbed edge in a
contrasting color.

BO in pattern, end k2tog tbl, BO.


Pull yarn through loop.
Leave a long tail for seaming.

Insert a stripe between the cuff and body or


body and ribbed edge: Join CC on RS; knit
every stitch. Work row 2 in CC, then switch
back to MC and follow the pattern.

MAKE ANOTHER MITT

To make seaming easier, use a paper towel


tube or something similar as a temporary
sewing form.

Repeat the Make Mitts directions to knit a second mitt.

SEAM MITTS
To do this:
1. Decide where you want the thumb opening to be.
2. Mark the top and bottom of the opening with stitch markers.
3. Use CO yarn tail to seam from bottom edge up to thumb opening.
4. Use BO yarn tail to seam from top edge down to thumb opening.
Weave ends.
Steam or wet block if desired.

ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS


**
BO
CO
CC
k
k1tbl
k2tog
LN
MC

repeat this sequence


bind off
cast on
contrasting color
knit
knit through back loop
knit two together
left needle
main color

p
pwise
RS
sl
sts
tbl
WS
wyif

purl
purlwise
right side / front
slip
stitches
through back loop
wrong side / back
with yarn in front

PATTERNS

For more patterns, visit Barbara Spencer Hawk Designs (Ravelry) and
to see designs in development, visit Knitting | Work in Progress.

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