Product Description
Updated on October 16, 2012 to fix errata in Row 6 of Left Mitt. Make sure you download v.1.2
This is a quick and simple pattern for worsted weight fingerless mitts suitable for beginning knitters. It was inspired by the Bus Hat, designed by Kylie McDonnell-Wade. The Bus Hat is the perfect pattern for handspun - simple, but with just enough interest created by the garter patterned stripes to keep it fun. I loved the hat so much, I wanted mitts to match it. This pattern has not been tested, and has only been knit in my handspun, which is why the yardage given is such a broad range. Please contact me if you find errata. Enjoy!
Bus Mitts by Pennywenny
What is Being Made
Bus Mitts are fingerless mitts designed to coordinate with the Bus Hat pattern. These worsted weight mitts offer a quick and simple knitting project suitable for beginning to intermediate knitters. The mitts feature garter patterned stripes that create visual interest while maintaining straightforward construction.
Knitting Techniques Used
This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for knitters developing their skills. The construction utilizes circular needles to create seamless mitts, which is a key technique for constructing fitted hand garments. The pattern incorporates Make One Purl (M1P) increases to shape the mitts for proper fit around the hand and wrist. The design relies on garter stitch stripes to create textural variation and visual interest without requiring complex colorwork or intricate stitch patterns.
Stitches Used
- Knit (K) – the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
- Purl (P) – used in combination with knit stitches to create garter patterned stripes
- Make One Purl (M1P) – an increase technique executed by lifting the bar between stitches from front to back and purling into the lifted loop, used for shaping
Materials and Tools
Bus Mitts are knit using US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles with worsted weight yarn. The sample shown in the pattern was created using handspun yarn, demonstrating the pattern's versatility with different yarn sources. Additional materials include a stitch holder or waste yarn for managing live stitches during construction and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and finishing. The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving proper fit in these fingerless mitts.
Pattern Details
Designed by Wendy Weber Deeds and published in September 2012, Bus Mitts represents a creative companion piece to the Bus Hat by Kylie McDonnell-Wade. The pattern maintains the same aesthetic appeal and straightforward construction philosophy as its matching hat, making it an ideal choice for knitters seeking coordinating accessories. This downloadable PDF pattern is offered free of charge, making it accessible for knitters of all investment levels.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 10 |
| Designer: | Pennywenny |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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