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Free Pattern: Fingerless Mitts

Today we're excited to bring you a free pattern from designer Jessica Anderson for a pair of simple and easy fingerless mitts.

Finished Dimensions: 6.5 inches/16.5 cm

Gauge: 32 sts = 4inch/10 cm

Yarn: Baah! La Jolla, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 400 yards (365 meters)/100 grams, color: My Sweet Valentine, 1 skein

Needles: Set of size 2 DPNs

Supplies: Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch marker.

Abbreviations
CO cast-on
dpn(s) double-pointed needle(s)
k knit
m marker
p purl
pm place marker
rnd(s) round(s)
St st Stockinette stitch
st(s) stitch(es)

Texture Stitch
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: K1, *p1, k5, p1, k1; rep from * once more.
Rnd 3: K1, *p2, k3, p2, k1; rep from * once more
Rnd 4: K2, p2, k1, p2, k3,p2, k1, p2, k2.
Rnd 5: K3, p3, k5, p3, k3.
Rnd 6: K4, p1, k7, p1, k4.

K2, p2 Rib
Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Mitts
CO 52 sts, pm and join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist your sts.
Work in K2, p2 Rib for 8 rnds.
Inc Round: *Knit 12, Kf/b; repeat from * to end of rnd. (56 sts)
Knit 1 rnd.
K6, pm, k17, pm, k to end of the rnd.
Pattern Round: Knit to m, sm, work in Texture Stitch to m, sm, knit to end of rnd.
Continue to work the Pattern Round until piece measures 3.5”/ 9 cm from CO edge.

Left Mitt
Work in pattern to last 4 sts, knit next 7 sts with waste yarn, place sts back on left needle, and knit these sts again using working yarn. Continue working in pattern until piece measures 5”/12.5 cm from CO edge.

Right Mitt
Work in pattern to 3 sts after second m, knit next 7 sts with waste yarn, place sts back on left needle and knit these sts again using working yarn. Continue working in pattern until piece measures 5”/ 12.5 cm from CO edge.

Both Mitts
Knit 1 rnd.
Dec Round: *K12, k2tog; rep from * to end of the rnd. (52 sts)
Knit 1 rnd.
Work in K2, p2 rib for 8 rnds.
Bind off in pattern.

Thumbs
Carefully remove waste yarn. Pick up 6 sts on top and 7 sts on bottom.
Reattach working yarn, pm, knit across the top 6 sts, pick up and knit 2 sts, knit across bottom 7 sts, pick up and knit 2 sts. (17 sts)
Knit 3 rnds.
K2tog, knit to end of rnd. (16 sts)
Work in K2, p2 rib for 4 rnds.
Bind off in pattern.

Finishing
Weave in ends and trim. Wash and block lightly.

Learn more about Jessica and her designs on her website: http://allinadaysfun.blogspot.com/

Giveaway Winner
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