Winter has officially arrived in Northern California and we have had some very chilly mornings in Sonoma County over the past weeks. Recently the temperature dipped below freezing and I knew I had to make some little mitts for my girls to wear in the mornings on our walk to school.
I created Wiggle Mitts and they seem to be the perfect solution for keeping hands cozy. My daughters can still wiggle their fingers, zip their coats, buckle their backpacks and collect leaves on the way to school all while wearing their mitts, which makes for happy girls!
I created Wiggle Mitts and they seem to be the perfect solution for keeping hands cozy. My daughters can still wiggle their fingers, zip their coats, buckle their backpacks and collect leaves on the way to school all while wearing their mitts, which makes for happy girls!
WIGGLE MITTS
*NOTE: Revised on 10/14/13
Materials:
Malabrigo worsted or Stitch Nation “Full O’Sheep”
Malabrigo worsted or Stitch Nation “Full O’Sheep”
32”
circular knitting needle (for magic loop) or 4 DPNs, size 5 and size 7
Yarn needle
Yarn needle
Scissors
Gauge:
In stockinette stitch, 4.5-5 stitches per inch using size 7 needles
Size:
One size fits most children ages 3+
In stockinette stitch, 4.5-5 stitches per inch using size 7 needles
Size:
One size fits most children ages 3+
Let’s begin!
WRIST RIBBING
Cast on 30 stitches using your smaller needles and join in the round.
Row 1: Knit1 thru back loop, Purl1 across
(K1tbl, P1). By knitting into the
back of the loop you create a twisted rib, which creates a more defined rib and
is less likely to get stretched out.
Repeat Row 1 until the ribbing measures 2.5-3 inches (approx. 14-16 rounds)
BODY
Switching to larger needles, work in Stockinette Stitch for 6 rounds.
Thumb Hole*: Begin knitting flat (back and forth) in stockinette pattern for 6-8 rows or until the opening of the thumb measures about 1 inch.
*For a neat edge at the thumb opening slip the first stitch of each row (slip knit stitches knit-wise, purl stitches purl-wise).
*For a neat edge at the thumb opening slip the first stitch of each row (slip knit stitches knit-wise, purl stitches purl-wise).
Rejoin your circular knitting and continue to knit Stockinette
for 5* more rounds.
*for smaller children (3-5 years old) you may want to decrease on round 4 by 2 stitches for best fit.
Round 4 (Decrease Option): On this final round of stockinette decrease by 2 stitches (K13 K2t, K13 K2t). You should now have 28 stitches on your needles.
*for smaller children (3-5 years old) you may want to decrease on round 4 by 2 stitches for best fit.
Round 4 (Decrease Option): On this final round of stockinette decrease by 2 stitches (K13 K2t, K13 K2t). You should now have 28 stitches on your needles.
PALM RIBBING
Switch back to your smaller needle to work the palm ribbing.
Switch back to your smaller needle to work the palm ribbing.
Row 1: (K1tbl, P1) across.
Repeat Row 1 until the ribbing measures 2.5-3 inches (for best fit measure your child's hand)
Bind off all stitches in pattern (K1P1 rib), cut a 10 inch tail and weave
in the ends.
ABBREVIATIONS
DPNs double pointed needles
K knit
P purl
k2t knit 2 together
k2t knit 2 together
tbl thru
back loop
These mitts are a quick and easy knit and I hope you find
that they keep your little one’s hands toasty and warm. I would love to see your finished projects so feel free to share on Ravelry HERE.
Karyn
Owner/Designer at Maizy Moo Knits
