Monday 26 September 2022

ORLA Fingerless Mittens

 I love these fingerless mittens - they are knitted with DK yarn, but the textured stitch pattern makes them thick and cosy. 

A lovely little gift. 



ORLA Fingerless Mittens                Adult Woman

 

Requirements:

DK yarn ~ around 27g - 30g

5mm needles

 

Size:

Width:    7” (18cm)  all around

Length:  7” (18cm)

 

Instructions:              

 

Make 2 mittens the same

 

Cast on 37sts, leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1:  S1, knit to end

Row 2:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:  S1, * k1, slip next stitch knitwise, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 4:  S1, * k1, take yarn to front, slip next stitch purwise, and put yarn to back again, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 4 rows 14 times more or until work measures around 7”

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Cast off knitwise, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

Fold in half lengthwise. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 3 inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 2 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2 inch gap for the thumb.

 

Darn away ends

 

 

 

ORLA Fingerless Mittens               Teenager / Small Adult

 

Requirements:

 

DK yarn ~  around 25g - 30g

5mm needles

 

Size:

 

Width:              6½" (16.5cm)  all around

Length:            6¾"  (17cm)

 

 

Instructions:              

 

Make 2 mittens the same

 

Cast on 35sts leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1:  S1, knit to end

Row 2:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:  S1, * k1, slip next stitch knitwise, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 4:  S1, * k1, take yarn to front, slip next stitch purwise, and put yarn to back again, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 4 rows until work measures around 6¾" 

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Cast off knitwise, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

 

Fold in half lengthwise. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2¾ inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 2 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2 inch gap for the thumb.

 

Darn away ends

 

 


ORLA Fingerless Mittens                Child – Large             

 

Requirements:

 

DK yarn   around 22g - 26g

5mm needles

 

Size:

 

Width:              6¼" (16cm)  all around

Length:            6½" (16.5cm)

 

 

Instructions:              

 

Make 2 mittens the same

 

Cast on 33sts leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1:  S1, knit to end

Row 2:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:  S1, * k1, slip next stitch knitwise, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 4:  S1, * k1, take yarn to front, slip next stitch purwise, and put yarn to back again, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 4 rows until work measures around 6½" 

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Cast off knitwise, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

 

Fold in half lengthwise. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2½ inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 2 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2 inch gap for the thumb.

 

Darn away ends

 

 

 

ORLA Fingerless Mittens                Child – Medium          

 

Requirements:

 

DK yarn  ~ around 20g - 24g

5mm needles

 

Size:

 

Width:              6" (15cm)  all around

Length:            6" (15cm)

 

 

Instructions:              

 

Make 2 mittens the same

 

Cast on 31sts leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1:  S1, knit to end

Row 2:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:  S1, * k1, slip next stitch knitwise, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 4:  S1, * k1, take yarn to front, slip next stitch purwise, and put yarn to back again, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 4 rows until work measures around 6”

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Cast off knitwise, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

 

Fold in half lengthwise. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2½ inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 2 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 1½ inch gap for the thumb.

 

Darn away ends

 

 

 

 

ORLA Fingerless Mittens                Child – Small              

 

Requirements:

 

DK yarn  ~  around 16g - 20g

5mm needles

 

Size:

 

Width:              5½" (14cm)  all around

Length:             5" (13cm)

 

 

Instructions:              

 

Make 2 mittens the same

 

Cast on 29sts leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1:  S1, knit to end

Row 2:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:  S1, * k1, slip next stitch knitwise, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 4:  S1, * k1, take yarn to front, slip next stitch purwise, and put yarn to back again, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 4 rows until work measures around 5”

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Cast off knitwise, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

 

Fold in half lengthwise. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2 inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 1½ inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 1½ inch gap for the thumb.

 

Darn away ends



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However, please do not copy my patterns

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Saturday 24 September 2022

Bats!

 I think these little bats make cute Halloween decorations! 





Bat Applique   

 

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.75mm or 4mm needles

2 small beads (optional)


Size:

Wingspan 5" 

 

Cast on 40sts

Row 1:  Knit

Row 2:  Knit

Row 3:  Kfb, k17, k2tog, k2tog, k16, kfb, k1

Row 4:  Kfb, k17, k2tog, k2tog, k16, kfb, k1

Row 5:  Kfb, k3, k2tog, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2tog, k2, kfb, k1 (32sts)

Row 6:  * K2, k2tog, k2tog, * repeat from * to * to last 2sts, k2     (22sts)

Knit 2 rows

Row 9:  K10, k2tog, k10      (21sts)

Row 10:  Cast off 7sts, knit to end

Row 11:  Cast off 7sts, knit to end            (7sts)

Row 12:  K2tog, k3, k2tog                            (5sts)

Row 13:  Knit

Row 14:  Kfb, k2, kfb, k1                               (7sts)

Knit 2 rows

K2, turn

K2, turn

K2, turn

K2tog

Cast off 3sts, k2

K3turn,

S1, k1, psso, k1

K2tog

Fasten off

Darn away ends

Add 2 small beads for eyes if desired.  Or, you could embroider them on if you prefer.



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Thursday 8 September 2022

A Star for Elizabeth

 I was playing around, making a little knitted star today, when I heard the sad news that Queen Elizabeth had died. She herself was a bright and shining star through 70 years of loyal service to our country. In happy times and sad times too, her humour, compassion and dignity shone through. 

RIP Your Majesty. I would like to dedicate my Star to you. 


A Star for Elizabeth


Requirements:

DK yarn

3.5mm or 3.75mm needles


Instructions:

Cast on 7sts

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9:        Knit

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8:            Kfb, knit to last 2sts, k2tog

Cast off, leaving the last stitch on the needle

Continue by picking up 6sts along left edge

Work Rows 1 - 9


Repeat this sequence, making 6 points in total

Join with a short seam

Darn away ends

Add a hanging loop if desired



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Wednesday 7 September 2022

Ribster Hats - Baby, Toddler & Child Sizes

 I have been knitting ribbed baby hats for around 6 years now! 

Because they are so stretchy, they are very practical......... And they seem to fit for ages!

I have now added new sizes, for toddlers and young children too. 

Ribster Hats ~ for Babies, Toddlers, & Young Children


Knit them as a beanie style hat - or add more rows if you prefer a turned-up brim.

And .... add a pom-pom if you like. 

These hats look great knitted in a plain self-coloured yarn, or with a variegated yarn. You choose ! 



Ribster Baby Hat                    Newborn Baby

 

Measurements:

Width:              11″ all around when stretched out

Height:             5½

 

Requirements:

DK yarn (around 12g of acrylic DK)

4mm needles

A pom-pom if desired


Instructions:

Cast on 56sts
1st Row:            S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3
2nd Row:           S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 14 times more

If you want a turn-up brim make your hat 1¼“ longer at this point

Shape Top ~

Next Row:         S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3                              

Next Row:         S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                    

Next Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         K2tog, across row, to last st, k1 

Next Row:         P2tog, across row, to last st, k1 

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.


With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.
Add a pom-pom if desired


 Ribster Baby Hat                    3 – 6 months


Measurements:

Width:              12″ all around when stretched out

Height:             6“ high


Requirements:

DK yarn (around 16g - 18g of acrylic DK) 

4mm needles

A pom-pom if desired

 

Instructions:
Cast on 64sts
1st Row:            S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

2nd Row:           S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Repeat last 2 rows 17 times more

If you want a turn-up brim make your hat 1¼“ longer at this point

Shape Top ~

Next Row:         S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3                               (49sts)

Next Row:         S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                     (33sts)

Next Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         K2tog, across row, to last st, k1 

Next Row:         P2tog, across row, to last st, k1 

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

Add a pom-pom if desired

 

 

Ribster Baby Hat                      6 - 12 months      

 

Measurements:

Width:             7“ (17.75cm),   14” (35.5cm) all around when stretched out
Height:           6½ “ (16.5cm)

 

Requirements:

DK yarn (around 20g of acrylic DK)

4mm needles

A pom-pom if desired

 

Instructions:
Cast on 72sts
1st Row:            S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

2nd Row:           S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Repeat last 2 rows 20 times more

If you want a turn-up brim make your hat 1½ “ longer at this point

Shape Top ~

Next Row:         S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3                                           (55sts)

Next Row:         S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                                 (37sts)

Next Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         K2tog, across row, to last st, k1                                                       (19sts)

Next Row:         P2tog, across row, to last st, k1                                                       (10sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

Add a pom-pom if desired

 

 

Ribster Baby Hat                      1 – 2 years                             

 

Measurements:

Width:             7½“ (19cm)   15” (38cm) all around when stretched out

Height:           7½“ (19cm)

 

Requirements:

DK yarn ~ around 23g – 25g

4mm needles

A pom-pom if desired

 

Instructions:
Cast on 80sts
1st Row:            S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

2nd Row:           S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Repeat last 2 rows 23 times more

If you want a turn-up brim make your hat 1½ “ longer at this point

 

Shape Top ~

Next Row:         S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3                                           (61sts)

Next Row:         S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                                 (41sts)

Next Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         K2tog, across row, to last st, k1                                                       (21sts)

Next Row:         P2tog, across row, to last st, k1                                                       (11sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.


With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

Add a pom-pom if desired

 

 

Ribster Baby Hat                       3 - 4 years                                 


Measurements:

Width:              8“ (20.5cm)   16” (41cm) all around when stretched out

Height:            8“ (20.5cm)

 

 

Requirements:

DK yarn (around 30g of acrylic DK) 

4mm needles

A pom-pom if desired

 

Instructions:
Cast on 88sts
1st Row:            S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

2nd Row:           S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Repeat last 2
rows 25 times more

If you want a turn-up brim make your hat 1¾ “ longer at this point

 

Shape Top ~

Next Row:         S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3                                           (67sts)

Next Row:         S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                                 (45sts)

Next Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         K2tog, across row to last st, k1                                                        (23sts)

Next Row:         P2tog, across row, to last st, k1                                                       (12sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

Add a pom-pom if desired



I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  
In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2022      ‘made by marianna’      All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared,
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