Lush Lovely Lacey Mittsdesigned by SweaterBabe

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The PatternSkill Level: Experienced

SIZEAdult M: approx 7" circumference unstretched, and 8" long

YARNLush by Classic Elite Yarns (50% angora, 50% wool; 50 g = approx 123 yards)1 hank 4407 Thistle

NEEDLESKnitting needles and dpn in size US 9 (5.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

OTHER MATERIALSStitch markersWaste yarnTapestry needle6 small buttonsSewing needle and thread to attach buttons

GAUGE13 st Lace Stitch pattern = approx 3½". Take time to save time, check your gauge.

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The Yarn

Lush50% wool, 50% angora

Lush is a blend of wool and angora spun into a 4 ply worsted-weight yarn. The wool in the mix keeps the yarn stable and sturdy and the twist of the yarn provides a bit of spring. The addition of angora makes the yarn extremely soft and cuddly and provides a lovely even halo.

PATTERN STITCHESLace Stitch – worked flat (over 13 sts)Row 1 (RS): K9, k3tog, yo, k1, yo.Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.Row 3: K7, k3tog, [k1, yo] twice, k1.Row 5: K5, k3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2.Row 7: K3, k3tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3.Row 9: Yo, k1, yo, sk2p, k9. Row 11: K1, [yo, k1] twice, sk2p, k7. Row 13: K2, yo, k1, yo, k2, sk2p, k5. Row 15: K3, yo, k1, yo, k3, sk2p, k3. Row 16: Purl.Rep rows 1-16 for pattern.

Lace Stitch – in the rnd (over 13 sts)As above except knit all even numbered rnds.

Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st)Flat: Purl on RS, knit on WS.In the rnd: Purl all sts.

Garter Stitch (Gtr st) – flatKnit all sts, every row

ABBREVIATIONSapprox: approximatelybeg: begin(ning)BO: bind offCO: cast oncont: continuedpn: double pointed needlesest: establish(ed)k: knitk2tog: knit 2 stst together (1 st decresed)k3tog: knit three stitches together (2 sts decreased)LH: left handp: purlp2tog: purl 2 sts together (1 st decreased)pm: place markerRH: right handrnd(s): round(s)RS: right sidesk2p: slip 1 st knitwise from the LH needle to the RH needle, k2tog, pass slipped st over knit st created by k2tog (2 sts decreased)sl: slipst(s): stitch(es)WS: wrong sideyo: yarn over (1 st increased)

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From the Designer

My Lovely Lace Fingerless Gloves were inspired by my love of vintage lace and desire to have a quick knit gift project! I’ve always loved the elegance of fancy evening gloves that feature many pearl buttons running down the wrist and forearm. So chic and ladylike, but not wearable for every day. I designed these with an opening at the back, so it could then be adorned with fancy beads or pretty buttons for the faux button closure. The bonus was that the first half of this project could be worked quickly and easily on straight needles before needing to switch to DPNs (which I tolerate, but aren’t my favorite, ha ha).

The lace pattern is a lovely double leaf lace that was the perfect number of stitches to achieve the all-over lace design. Limiting myself to one ball was also a fun challenge and a great way to attack my stash and make room for new yarns.

SweaterBabe – www.sweaterbabe.com

NOTEMitts are worked from the bottom up back and forth in rows to the middle of palm then joined and worked in the rnd on dpn to end.

LEFT MITTCO 32 sts. Knit 1 row.Set up row 1(RS): K2, pm, k13, pm, p2, pm, k13, pm, k2.Set up row 2: K2, (p13, k2) twice.

Est pattern (RS): K2 (edge sts, keep in Gtr st throughout), work row 1 of Lace Stitch between markers, p2 (center sts, keep in Rev St st throughout), work Lace Stitch between markers, k2 (edge sts, keep in Gtr st throughout).Cont working as est through row 16 of Lace Stitch then work rows 1-11 once more, ending the last row 2 sts before the end.

Join to work in the rnd: Arrange sts on dpn with the last 2 unworked sts of previous row at beg of rnd. Next rnd: P2tog twice, cont as est (rnd 12 of Lace Stitch) – 30 sts.Next rnd: [P2, work rnd 13 of Lace Stitch] twice.

Next rnd – thumb placement: P2, k13, p2, knit the next 5 sts with waste yarn and sl these sts back to LH needle, and knit to end of rnd with working yarn.Next rnd – Dec rnd: [P2tog, work rnd 15 of Lace Stitch] twice – 28 sts.

Work rnd 16 of Lace Stitch then work rnds 1-8 once more, keeping 1 st at beg and middle of rnd in Rev St st. BO all sts loosely.

Thumb: With dpn, pick up 12 sts around thumb opening and carefully unravel waste yarn. Knit 3 rnds and BO all sts loosely.

RIGHT MITTAs for Left Glove EXCEPT, thumb placement rnd: P2, k8, knit the next 5 sts with waste yarn and sl these sts back to LH needle, cont with working yarn and p2, k13.

FINISHINGWeave in ends. Block gently. Sew 3 buttons along back of each glove through overlapping Garter edge sts, approx 1¼” apart.

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