Knitted French Rhubarb Fingerless Mittens
These Knitted French Rhubarb Fingerless Mittens are a delightful addition to your winter ensemble! Handcrafted with care and skill, these cozy fingerless mittens will keep your hands warm while allowing you the freedom to use your fingers with ease. The delightful French Rhubarb hue adds a pop of color to your outfit, making you feel cheerful and stylish on chilly days. Whether you're running errands or sipping hot cocoa by the fire, these mittens are sure to be your new go-to accessory for the season. Stay warm and fashionable with these charming fingerless mittens!
Yarn: Moda Vera Biscay in White
Needles: Four 3.75mm double-pointed needles
Notions: Stitch markers, scrap yarn, tapestry needle
Tension: 22sts x 23 rows = 10cm2 in eyelet rib pattern
Eyelet rib pattern
Round 1: yo, slip 2tog knit-wise, k1, pass slipped stitches over together, yo, k1.
Round 2: P all sts.
Mittens (Make 2 alike)
Cast on 36 stitches. Distribute evenly across 3 dpns and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.
Work 22 rounds in eyelet rib pattern.
Next round: Work 16 sts in eyelet rib pattern, k4, work a further 16 sts in eyelet rib pattern as set.
Shape thumb gusset:
Work 16 sts in eyelet rib pattern, k2, pm, k2, work 16 sts in eyelet rib pattern as set.
Next round: Work 16 sts in patt, k2, sm, m1, sm, k2, work 16 sts in patt as set.
Work 2 rounds as set without increasing.
Increase round: Work 16 sts in patt, k2, sm, m1, k until next marker, m1, sm, k2, work 16 sts in patt as set. 3 sts between markers.
Work 2 rounds as set without increasing.
Repeat these last 3 rounds until there are 11 sts between markers. Work increase round once more (13 sts between markers).
Next round: Work in patt to first marker, remove marker, transfer next 13 sts onto scrap yarn, CO 1 st using backwards loop, remove second marker, work in patt to end.
Work 4 rounds in eyelet rib pattern for all sts.
Edging
Round 1: P all sts.
Round 2: *[ssk]x3, [k1, yo]x6, [ssk]x3, repeat from * to end.
Round 3: P all sts.
Rounds 4: K all sts.
Repeat rounds 1-4 once more. Cast off purl-wise and weave in ends.
Thumb
Remove scrap yarn and distribute live sts across 3 dpns. Knit 1 round, then pick up and knit one stitch over the gap where the inside of the thumb meets the hand. 14 sts on needles.
Knit 4 more rounds. Cast-off purl-wise. Weave in ends.
These mittens can be worn either side out, so be sure to weave ends in as neatly as you can.