Simple Knits Mittens & Gloves. Clare Crompton

sts and 24 rows to 4in (10cm) measured over st st (1 row k, 1 row p) using size 7 (4.5mm) needles

       Knit Notes

      Both pairs of mittens are worked in stockinette stitch with a snug-fitting cuff in k1, p1 rib worked on smaller needles.

      The thumb on each mitten is shaped using M1, and the tops are decreased with ssk and k2tog.

       Knit Your Embroidered Mittens

      Knit following the pattern for the Multi-Color Mittens on previous page.

       Embroider Your EMBROIDERED Mittens

      Work the embroidery on the back of each mitten following the template opposite. (The template provided is as worked on the right-hand mitten and should be reversed for the left-hand mitten.) Use lazy daisy stitch for the flowers, chain stitch for the stems and a single chain stitch filled with a straight stitch for the leaves.

      You Will Need For Embroidered Mittens

      Yarn

      • 2 x 1³⁄₄oz (50g) balls of medium-weight (aran) alpaca/silk mix yarn (71yd/65m per ball) in dark blue

      • Oddments of light-weight (DK) yarn in lime green and bright pink

      Knitting Needles

      • One pair size 5 (3.75mm)

      • One pair size 7 (4.5mm)

      Other Materials

      • Large-eyed blunt tapestry needle

       Working the Embroidery

      Use a large-eyed blunt tapestry needle. Work the embroidery stitches loosely – don’t pull too tightly or the knitted fabric will pucker.

      To begin the embroidery, weave the end of the thread through a few knitted stitches on the back of the fabric working back through the thread to secure it.

       LAZY DAISY STITCH

       CHAIN STITCH

       EMBROIDERY TEMPLATE

       Button Gloves

      With a contrast ribbed cuff and button detailing, these oatmeal gloves look both smart and chic.

       Skill Level- Intermediate

      You Will Need

      Yarn

      • 1 x 1³⁄₄oz (50g) ball of light-weight (DK) wool/alpaca mix yarn (197yd/180m per ball) in oatmeal (A)

      • 1 x ³⁄₄oz (50g) ball of light-weight (DK) wool yarn (107yd/98m per ball) in camel (B)

      Knitting Needles

      • One pair size 3 (3.25mm)

      • One pair size 6 (4mm)

      Other Materials

      • Approx 36 mixed size buttons in wood, shell and natural shades

       Finished Measurements

      To fit sizes S [M:L]; width around palm is 7 [8:8³⁄₄]in (18 [20.5:22]cm) and 7 [7¹