Product Description
A knitting adventure celebrating diversity, for the experienced lace or sock knitter. These were commissioned by BK, to enjoy during Boston Pride. They include lace work and cables. There is a gusset for excellent fit and comfort. The directions require working with a chart. It is a fun project and perfect for travel knitting!
Rainbow Mitts by Andrea Jurgrau
Project Overview
Rainbow Mitts is an advanced knitting pattern designed by Andrea Jurgrau and published by BadCatDesigns. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a pair of fingerless mitts that celebrate diversity through intentional asymmetrical design. The pattern is specifically suited for knitters with intermediate to advanced experience in lace knitting or sock knitting techniques, making it an engaging project for experienced crafters seeking a creative challenge.
What Is Being Made
The Rainbow Mitts are fingerless hand coverings designed to fit most adult hands. The pattern embraces an unconventional approach to mitten construction by intentionally creating non-identical right and left hands. This design philosophy encourages knitters to embrace the unique variations that naturally occur during hand knitting, celebrating diversity rather than pursuing perfect symmetry. Knitters who prefer matching mitts have the option to purchase two skeins of yarn to create identical pairs.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This pattern employs lace knitting techniques, incorporating charted stitch patterns that create openwork designs characteristic of lace construction. The pattern uses a chart-based system with repeating motifs, requiring knitters to read and follow lace charts accurately. The finished mitts are worked in pattern stitch with a gauge of 16 stitches to 1.75 inches per chart repeat, demonstrating the delicate nature of the lace construction.
Materials and Tools Required
- Yarn: Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in color #101 (rainbow); 80% wool and 20% nylon blend; 192 yards per 50 grams; one skein minimum (two skeins recommended for identical mitts)
- Needles: One set of five US 1 (2.25mm) double-pointed needles, 6-8 inches in length, or needles sized to achieve proper gauge
- Additional Tools: Cable needle for cable stitches, stitch markers (optional), waste yarn for provisional cast-on or securing stitches, yarn needle for weaving in ends, and scissors for cutting yarn
Finished Specifications
The completed Rainbow Mitts are designed to fit most adult hands. The pattern produces fingerless mitts suitable for everyday wear, providing hand coverage while leaving fingers free for dexterity and tactile tasks.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Andrea Jurgrau |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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