COMPLETE SATISFACTI0N AND PERFECT RESULTS WHEN YOU WORK TO EXACT TENSI0N. MAKE A TEST SWATCH !
Picture of all varieties
The instructions are written for size 2-4.
Any changes necessary for sizes 6-8 and
10-12 are written in brackets thus:-( ).
SIZES AND MATERIALS: Size 2-4 Size 6-8 Size 10-12 Width around palm : 4 1/2 ins(11 cm) 5 1/2 ins(l4 cm) 6ins(15 cm)
produce the tension given below.
COMPLETE SATISFACTI0N AND PERFECT RESULTS WHEN YOU WORK TO EXACT TENSI0N. MAKE A TEST SWATCH !
Picture of all varieties
The instructions are written for size 2-4.
Any changes necessary for sizes 6-8 and
10-12 are written in brackets thus:-( ).
(6-8--34 sts) (10-12---40 sts).
Work even in (K1. P1) ribbing for 2 ins
(6-8--2 1/2 ins) (10--12-3 ins).
Work 4 rows even in stocking st,
ending
with purl row.**
K15 (6-8--KI7), (1O-12--K20). Inc 1 st in each of next 2 sts. Knit to end of row.
Purl 1 row.
Inc 1 st in next st. K4. Inc 1 st in next st. Knit to end of row..
Continue increasing in this manner, that is,
having 2 sts more between the increases for
thumb gusset every alternate row to 38 sts
on needle (6-8--44 sts) (10-12--52 sts).
Purl 1 row.
With right side of work facing, join yarn to last st on right hand needle. Pick up and knit 2 sts at base of thumb. Knit across sts on left hand needle.
Beginning with knit row, continue even in stocking st until work from top of ribbing measures 31/2 ins (6-8—4 1/4 ins) (10-12 ins) ending with purl row.
Continue decreasing in this manner every alternate row to 18 sts on needle (6-8--18 sts) (10-12--16 sts) ending with knit row.
Cast off purlways. Sew side seam.
Purl 1 row.
Inc 1 st in next st. K2. Inc 1 st in next st. Knit to end of row. Purl 1 row.
Continue increasing in this manner every alternate row to 38 sts on needle (6-8---44sts) (10-12--52 sts). Purl 1 row.
K22 (6-8-K26) (10-12-- K31). Turn.
Cast on 1 st. P10(6-8--P12) (10- IZ-P14). Turn.
Cast on 1 st. K11 (6-8--K13) (10-12--K15).
Continue to correspond to right mitt, being
sure that the 2 sts purled together when
making remainder of mitt, are purled
together over the picked up sts at base of
thumb. Press lightly.
VARIATI0NS FOR MITTENS KNITTED
ON 2 NEEDLES
A. Mitts with Safety Cord
Sizes, materials, tension and color
for knitting are given above.
To make the safety cord: Using 2 strands
of yam, crochet a chain 2 1/2 times the
length of one arm. Sew a mitt to each end
of cord.
B. Striped Mitts
MATERIALS: (all sizes): 1 8 oz. skein
color B and 1 skein contrasting color
4 ply knitting worsted weight Sizes,
needles and tension are given on page 7.
To knit the mitts: Working in stripes of 4
rows of one color and 2 rows of another
color, and being sure always to knit the
1st row of the new color when working
the ribbed cuff, work from instructions
given on page 7.
C. Mitts with Checkered Gauntlets
MATERIALS: (all sizes). 1 8 oz skein
worsted weight yarn. Sizes, needles and tension
as given on page 7.
The instructions for the gauntlet are
written for size 2-4. Any changes necessary for
sizes 6-8 and 10-12 are written in brackets
thus: ( )
**RIGHT MITT: With A cast on 40 sts
(6-8--48 sts) (10-12--56 sts).
Work 2 rows (K1. P1) ribbing.
Continue even in stocking st until work
from beginning measures 2 1/2 ins
(6-8--3 ins) (10-12--3 1/2 ins) ending
with purl row.
Join B and proceed:--
1st row: *K2B. K2A. Carrying color not
in use loosely at back of work, repeat from
* to end of row.
2nd row: *P2A. P2B. Repeat from * to
end of row.
3rd row: *K2A. K2B. Repeat from * to
end of row.
4th row: *P2B. P2A. Repeat from + to
end of row.
Repeat 1st and 2nd rows once. (6-8 and
10-12--repeat 1st to 4th rows inclusive
once). Break A.
With B proceed:--
Next row: Size 2-4 only: *K2 tog. K2.
Repeat from * to end of row. (30 sts on
needle).
Size 6-8: *K2tog. Kl)twice. *K2tog. K2.
K2 tog. K1. Repeat from * to end of row.
(34 sts on needle).
Size 10-12: *K2tog.K1. K2tog. K2.
Repeat from * to end of row. (40 sts on
needle).
Work even in (K1. P1) ribbing for 7 rows
(6-8--9 rows) (10-12-11 rows)**
Work 4 rows even in stocking st.
With right side of work facing and
begining with thumb gusset, work remainder
of mitt as given on page 7.
LEFT MITT: Work from ** to ** as
given for right mitt, then with right side of
work facing and beginning with thumb gusset
of left mitt, work remainder of mitt as
given on page 7.
D. Laced Mitts
Sizes, materials, tension and instructions for
knitting are given on page 7.
To make lacing: With contrasting colored
yarn, crochet a chain 3 times the length of
the back of the mitt (excluding cuff). Using
a bodkin and beginning at top, thread
lacing through the knitting as illustrated.
Make 2 small tassels and sew to each end
of lacing.
To make tassel: Cut a piece of cardboard
1" ins wide. Wind yarn around cardboard
20 times. Break yarn leaving an end about
6 ins long and thread through a blunt-
ended needle. Slip the needle through all
loops on cardboard and tie tightly at one
edge. Slip tassel off cardboard and wind
yarn several times around the loops ½" inch
from the fold. Draw needle through the
top and sew tassel in position. Cut through
other fold and trim evenly.
E. Mitts with Cross Stitch Embroidery
Sizes, materials, tension and instructions for
knitting are given on page 7.
For the embroidery: With contrasting colored
yarn, embroider zig zag line in cross
st up center of back of mitts as illustrated.
One cross st is worked over one knitted st
and one row throughout. Embroider
diamonds in cross st as illustrated.
F. Mitts with Ribbed Gauntlets
worsted weight yarn, 1 for 2-4, 2 skeins
for sizes 6-8 and 10-12.
Sizes, needles and tension are given on page 7
The instructions for the gauntlet are written
for size 2-4. Any changes necessary for
sizes 6-8 and 10-12 are written in brackets
Thus - ( ).
RIGHT MITT: Cast on 42 sts.
(6-8-50 sts) (10-12--58 sts).
1st row: K1. *Bring yarn to front of work.
Slip next st purlways. Yon. K1. K2tog.
Repeat from * to last st. K1.
Repeat 1st row for 3 ins (6-8--31/2 ins)
(10-12--4 ins).
Next row: Purl (wrong side).
Next row: Size 2-4 only: *K2tog. K1.
K2tog. K2. Repeat from * to end of row.
(30 sts on needle).
Size 6-8: K2. *K2tog. K1. Repeat from *
to end of row. (34 sts on needle).
Size 10-12: K4. *K2tog. K1. Repeat from
* to end of row. (40 sts on needle).
Work even in (K1. P1) ribbing for 7 rows
(6-8--9 rows) (10-12--11 rows).
Work 4 rows even in stocking st.
With right side of work facing and begin-
ning with thumb gusset of right mitt, work
remainder of mitt as given on page 7.
LEFT MITT:* Work gauntlet exactly as
given for right mitt. With right side of
work facing, beginning with thumb gusset
of left mitt, work remainder of mitt as
given on page 7.
G. Mitts with embroidery at Wrists
Sizes, materials, tension and instructions for
knitting are given on page 7.
For the embroidery: With contrasting colored yarn embroider as illustrated, using
lazy daisy st for flowers and leaves and
outline st for stems.