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The above mittens are just an
example of what can be done with these blank charts. Get a pencil
and fill in the squares as you see fit, then get knitting! Print the
chart out at least twice so you can design different backs and palms.
If you go over 7 or so stitches in one color, weave in the yarn you're carrying, or else
your fingers will snag the loops when you're putting them on.
This site has more charts than
you can shake a stick at.
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Generic Mitten Pattern
get the chart
(PDF)
You’ll need:
*yarn: I used Dale of Norway Hauk in natural (contrast color) and black
(main color)- one skein each, plus a bit of scrap yarn for thumb
placement (You can sub other colors
or another sport
weight wool if you prefer. You'll need about 100 meters (50 g) of each
color, if you keep your color use even.)
*needles: US 3 double pointed needles, or long circular for magic
loop, or whatever size you need for gauge
* size: to fit a small/medium woman's hand , 8" circumference,
12"
tip to bottom edge
* gauge: 6 sts. = 1" in stockinette
*I'm thinking the best way to change the
size would be to knit these in different yarn weights. 8 sts.
per inch (fingering weight) would make one 6" around and 5 sts.
per inch (worsted weight) would do 9.5" around, etc. If you're a
smidge above of below the measurements listed, using a different
needle to change the gauge would be great. Remember to keep your
floats loose so there is some stretch to the mitten. |
