Wicker knitting set: knitted mitten patterns

Knitted mitten patterns

In order to finish a wicker knitting set I have decided to create a knitted mitten patterns. So now you will have knitted headband, knitted cowl and knitted mittens – all in the same cable and color style. Having this set ready – you will be fully equipped with knitted cloth to meet chilly weather. Here below you can find detailed knitting tutorial on how to knit mitten, but if you find something that is not completely clear – feel free to post a comment and I’ll try to get back to you asap. I wish you like end-result of my time and efforts and should be inspired to make your own set.

Knitting materials and knitting tools:

<> 5 Double Pointed Knitting Needles 2.5 mm (US 2);

<> Bonito Lanoso 49% wool, 51% acrylic. Orange color: 100 grams -300 m per skein (Used in total less then 1 skein)

Mitten gloves size:

Wrist size 16-17 сm

Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches

Common abbreviations of knitting stitches:

k – knit

p – purl

k2tog – knit two together

Cable 3 Back (C3B): Slip 3 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in back of work, 3k from the left hand needle, 3k from the extra needle.

Cable 3 Front (C3F): Slip 3 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, 3k from the left hand needle, 3k from the extra needle.

Note for knitters:

<> The left mitten is identical to the right one until you reach the thumb gusset.

<> Knit in two strands of yarn

Rib of the knitting mittens:

Cast on 32 stitches on DPN’s. (I have used long tail cast on). Redistribute evenly - 8 stitches each needle. Now join to knit in round.

Round 1: Begin with rib 1 by 1 *knit 1, purl 1* keep repeating 19-20 rounds until ribbing measures 7 cm from the edge.

Round of increase: In this round we are going to increase. I would like to use method that I like the most - *knit one stitch from the previous round, p – repeat from * around.

Now you have 48 stitches on your needles.

Begin cable part of knitted mitten patterns:

Row 1: knit in stockinette stitch.

Row 2: knit in stockinette stitch.

Row 3: [C3F] – 4 times, 24k.

Row 4: knit in stockinette stitch.

Row 5: knit in stockinette stitch.

Row 6: knit in stockinette stitch.

Row 7:  3k, [C3B] – 3 times, 27k.

Row 8: knit in stockinette stitch.

Repeat Rows 1-2.

How to knit thumb gusset:

For the right mitten - Row 3: [C3F] – 4 times, 2k, slip 6 stitches to the extra needles (onto waste yarn), now cast on new 6 stitches, 16k.

For the left mitten - Row 3: [C3F] – 4 times, 16k, slip 6 stitches to the extra needles (onto waste yarn), now cast on new 6 stitches, 2k.

Repeat Rows 4-8.

Repeat Rows 1-8 – 2 more time.

How to knit shaped top of mittens :

Repeat Rows 1-2.

Row 3:

1st needle: Slip 3 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, 1k, k2tog from the left hand needle, 3k from the extra needle, C3F;

2d needle: C3F, Slip 3 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, 1k, k2tog from the left hand needle, 3k from the extra needle;

3d needle: 1k, k2tog, 9k;

4th needle: 9k. k2tog, 1k.

Row 4:

1st needle: 1k, k2tog, 8 k;

2d needle: 8k, k2tog, 1k;

3d needle: 1k, k2tog, 8 k;

4th needle:  8k, k2tog, 1k.

Row 5:

1st needle: 1k, k2tog, 7 k;

2d needle: 7k, k2tog, 1k;

3d needle: 1k, k2tog, 7 k;

4th needle:  7k, k2tog, 1k.

Row 6:

1st needle: 1k, k2tog, 6k;

2d needle: 6k, k2tog, 1k;

3d needle: 1k, k2tog, 6k;

4th needle:  6k, k2tog, 1k.

Row:7

1-2 needles: Slip 2 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in back of work, 3k from the left hand needle, k2tog from the extra needle, C3B, slip 2 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in back of work, 3k from the left hand needle, k2tog from the extra needle;

3d needle: 1k, k2tog, 5k;

4th needle:  5k, k2tog, 1k.

Row 8:

1st needle: 1k, k2tog, 4 k;

2d needle: 4k, k2tog, 1k;

3d needle: 1k, k2tog, 4k;

4th needle:  4k, k2tog, 1k.

Row 9:

1st needle: 1k, k2tog, 3k;

2d needle: 3k, k2tog, 1k;

3d needle: 1k, k2tog, 3k;

4th needle:  3k, k2tog, 1k.

Row 10:

1st needle: 1k, k2tog, 2k;

2d needle: 2k, k2tog, 1k;

3d needle: 1k, k2tog, 2k;

4th needle:  2k, k2tog, 1k.

Row 11:

1-2 needles: Slip 2 knit stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, k2tog from the left hand needle, 2k from the extra needle – repeat one more time;

3d needle: 1k, k2tog, 1k;

4th needle: 1k. k2tog, 1k. 

Continue decreasing until you have 4 stitches on your needles. Thread through remaining stitches, pull tightly and knot.

How to knit gusset section:

Place 6 sts from the waste yarn onto 1^st double pointed needle. Using the 2^nd one, pick up 6 stitches up.

Pick up 2 stitches from the both sides (using 3^rd and 4^th dpn). In order to avoid holes while picking (2 stitches from the right and 2 stitches from the left) try to twist them.

Redistribute stitches – 4 stitches each needle. Knit in stockinette stitch until desired thumb’s length.

Decreasing:

1st needle: 1k, k2tog, 1k;

2d needle: 1k. k2tog, 1k.

3d needle: 1k, k2tog, 1k;

4th needle: 1k. k2tog, 1k.

Continue decreasing until you have 4 stitches on your needles. Thread through remaining stitches, pull tightly and knot.

Repeat knitting pattern for the left mitten.

That’s it – knitted mittens pattern is over and mittens themselves are ready. Wear them with pleasure together with a knitted cowl and a knitted headband!

See you here next time or arrivederci in Italian!

Ann