I made these cosy Handwarmer Mittens to go with my Galway Bay Ribbed Hat.
Quick to knit ....... and great when texting !
Galway Bay Ribbed Handwarmers and Hat |
Galway
Bay Ribbed Handwarmer Mittens
Requires:
Aran
weight yarn
5mm
needles
Tension:
4sts = 1” over the ribbing
pattern, when stretched as worn
Size:
Width: 7” all around, when
stretched as worn
Length: 7”
Instructions: Make 2 mittens the same
Cast on 32sts, leaving a tail to
use for joining
1st Row: S1,
k2, * p2, k2, repeat from *to last st, k1
2nd Row: S1,
p2, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until
work measures 7”
It is easy
to adjust the length here ~ by increasing or decreasing the number of rows.
Cast off in rib, leaving a tail to use for
joining
To Complete:
Fold the handwarmer in half
lengthways. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2.5 inches. This is
the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, join the sides for 2 inches
for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2.5 inch gap for the thumb.
Darn away ends
You will find the instructions for my matching Galway Bay Hat on this link ~
https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/09/galway-bay-adult-ribbed-hat.html