Simple Mitts

This is made from yarn I found in my local yarn shop, called flock, and I developed the pattern around the yarn. That’s how much I fell in love with it. Normally, I develop a pattern then go find yarn that fits it. This pattern is super easy, takes less than a skein, and a pair can be made in one night for the very dedicated knitter! Each skein is very different, so you're going to get a different mitt every time!

Yarn: Kureyon by Noro in any color way, available at Flock, Nantucket. Shown in color 319.
Gauge: 5 sts and 7 rows = 1 inch
Needles: Us Size four, or size needed to obtain gauge. Set of DPNs or needles long enough for magic loop.
Notions: Stitch holder, needle to weave in ends, tape measure, stitch markers.

Cuff/wrist:
Co 32 sts, and join to begin working in the round being careful not to twist. Place marker (PM) to indicate beginning of round.
Work knit (K) two; purl (P) two ribbing for one inch.
K for one inch

Thumb gusset:
K15, pm, make one (m1), k1, m1, pm, k to end of round
K two rounds
Next: k to marker (m) , slip marker (sm), m1, k to m, m1, sm, k to end of round.
Repeat last three rounds until there are a total of 15 sts between markers
K two rounds
K to m, remove marker (rm), put next 15 sts on holder or scrap yarn, rm, CO one stitch, k to end of round

Hand:
K all rounds for 1 ¼ inches
Work in garter one inch (p1 round k1 round) ending p round
Bo purlwise

Thumb:
Put sts from holder onto two needles. Pick up 1 stitch between needles, (side closest to hand) k to end of round. 16 sts
Next: k2tog, p to end of round. 15 sts.
Work garter for one inch ending p row. Bo purlwise

Finishing:
Weave in all ends, remembering to close any holes formed near thumb. Enjoy!

The fine print:
Pattern and images © Natalie Gonzalez & Nantucket Knitter, 2012. Please do no reproduce and redistribute pattern. Pattern for non-commercial, private use. (unless for a charity).
Any questions, comments, or concerns? Feel free to email me at natalie@nantucketknitter.com!