Crochet Pattern
27. Fingerless Mittens In Post Stitches
2013-05-03, by Jolanta Gustafsson
Yarn: 100 % wool (superwash), 100 g = approx 200 m
Yarn Amount: approx 90 g (both colors)
Crochet Hook: 4,5 mm or size needed to obtain the gauge
Gauge: 21 stitches and 14 rounds in pattern = 10 cm
Size: Woman's M
Measurements: approx 19 cm around, 17 cm long
Skill Level: Experienced
Abbreviations:
st(s), ch(s), sl st – stitch(es), chain/chain stitch(es), slip stitch
sc, hdc, dc, tr – single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet
fp-dc – front post double crochet
bp-dc – back post double crochet
3 dc – work the indicated amount of stitches each in next stitch
[2 dc] – work all the stitches within brackets each in next stitch decreasing them into 1 stitch
(3 dc) – work all the stitches within parentheses in next stitch or as directed
sk 5 – skip the indicated amount of stitches
ch3-sp(s) – chain space(s) consisting of indicated amount chain stitches
{ } – repeat instructions within braces as many times as directed
{ :: } – repeat instructions within braces as many times as directed ignoring instructions after double colon while working the last repeat
/ – the number after slash symbol shows the amount of stitches for the round; chain stitches at the beginning of the round and slip stitch at the end of the round are not included
* – rounds marked with asterisk are worked in darker color
fn-dc – foundation double crochet: yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch as the previous double crochet, yarn over and pull it through the stitch, yarn over again and pull it through 1 loop on hook; then continue to work as a usual double crochet: yarn over and pull it through 2 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull it through remaining 2 loops on hook; the double crochet stitch after the last foundation double crochet is worked as follows: yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch as the last foundation double crochet, yarn over and pull it through the stitch, insert hook into the stitch where the next double crochet should be worked, yarn over and pull it through the stitch and 1 loop on hook; then continue to work as a usual double crochet
Mitten
The mitten is worked in rounds with a jump between rounds.
Round 1*: ch 60, join into round with sl st in first ch and start working into same ch, ch 3, { 2 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr } 6 times, sl st in third ch on working round. / 60 dc
Round 2: ch 1, 1 sc in same st as last sl st, { ch 3, [10 bp-dc], tighten the yarn, ch 1, tighten the yarn, ch 3, :: 1 sc between 2 tr directly after last bp-dc } 6 times, sl st in first sc on working round. / 6 clusters, 6 ch3-sps, 6 ch4-sps
Round 3: ch 3 – while making these chains twine the yarn with the other yarn between the chains, { (2 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in ch3-sp, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr) in ch4-sp } 6 times, sl st in third ch on working round. / 48 dc
Round 4*: ch 1, 1 sc in same sts as last sl st, { ch 3, [8 bp-dc], tighten the yarn, ch 1, tighten the yarn, ch 3, :: 1 sc between 2 tr directly after last bp-dc } 6 times, sl st in first sc on working round. / 6 clusters, 6 ch3-sps, 6 ch4-sps
Round 5*: Same as round 3.
Round 6: Same as round 4.
Round 7: ch 2, { (3 dc) in ch3-sp, [1 dc in ch3-sp and 1 dc in ch4-sp], (3 dc) in ch4-sp } 6 times, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Round 8*: ch 1, 42 bp-dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Round 9: ch 1, 42 bp-dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Rounds 10-22 for left mitten:
Round 10*: ch 1, { 1 bp-dc, 1 fp-dc } 21 times, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Round 11: ch 2, 42 dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Rounds 12-16: Repeat rounds 10-11.
Round 17: ch 2, 14 dc, 7 fn-dc, sk 7, 21 dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Rounds 18-22: Repeat rounds 10-11.
Rounds 10-22 for right mitten:
Round 10*: ch 1, { 1 fp-dc, 1 bp-dc } 21 times, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Round 11: ch 2, 42 dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Rounds 12-16: Repeat rounds 10-11.
Round 17: ch 2, 21 dc, 7 fn-dc, sk 7, 14 dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Round 18-22: Repeat rounds 10-11.
Tidy up the thumb opening with 7 sc worked into the bottom of foundation double crochet stitches. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Good Luck And Happy Crocheting!
Yarn Amount: approx 90 g (both colors)
Crochet Hook: 4,5 mm or size needed to obtain the gauge
Gauge: 21 stitches and 14 rounds in pattern = 10 cm
Size: Woman's M
Measurements: approx 19 cm around, 17 cm long
Skill Level: Experienced
Abbreviations:
st(s), ch(s), sl st – stitch(es), chain/chain stitch(es), slip stitch
sc, hdc, dc, tr – single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet
fp-dc – front post double crochet
bp-dc – back post double crochet
3 dc – work the indicated amount of stitches each in next stitch
[2 dc] – work all the stitches within brackets each in next stitch decreasing them into 1 stitch
(3 dc) – work all the stitches within parentheses in next stitch or as directed
sk 5 – skip the indicated amount of stitches
ch3-sp(s) – chain space(s) consisting of indicated amount chain stitches
{ } – repeat instructions within braces as many times as directed
{ :: } – repeat instructions within braces as many times as directed ignoring instructions after double colon while working the last repeat
/ – the number after slash symbol shows the amount of stitches for the round; chain stitches at the beginning of the round and slip stitch at the end of the round are not included
* – rounds marked with asterisk are worked in darker color
fn-dc – foundation double crochet: yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch as the previous double crochet, yarn over and pull it through the stitch, yarn over again and pull it through 1 loop on hook; then continue to work as a usual double crochet: yarn over and pull it through 2 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull it through remaining 2 loops on hook; the double crochet stitch after the last foundation double crochet is worked as follows: yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch as the last foundation double crochet, yarn over and pull it through the stitch, insert hook into the stitch where the next double crochet should be worked, yarn over and pull it through the stitch and 1 loop on hook; then continue to work as a usual double crochet
Mitten
The mitten is worked in rounds with a jump between rounds.
Round 1*: ch 60, join into round with sl st in first ch and start working into same ch, ch 3, { 2 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr } 6 times, sl st in third ch on working round. / 60 dc
Round 2: ch 1, 1 sc in same st as last sl st, { ch 3, [10 bp-dc], tighten the yarn, ch 1, tighten the yarn, ch 3, :: 1 sc between 2 tr directly after last bp-dc } 6 times, sl st in first sc on working round. / 6 clusters, 6 ch3-sps, 6 ch4-sps
Round 3: ch 3 – while making these chains twine the yarn with the other yarn between the chains, { (2 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in ch3-sp, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr) in ch4-sp } 6 times, sl st in third ch on working round. / 48 dc
Round 4*: ch 1, 1 sc in same sts as last sl st, { ch 3, [8 bp-dc], tighten the yarn, ch 1, tighten the yarn, ch 3, :: 1 sc between 2 tr directly after last bp-dc } 6 times, sl st in first sc on working round. / 6 clusters, 6 ch3-sps, 6 ch4-sps
Round 5*: Same as round 3.
Round 6: Same as round 4.
Round 7: ch 2, { (3 dc) in ch3-sp, [1 dc in ch3-sp and 1 dc in ch4-sp], (3 dc) in ch4-sp } 6 times, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Round 8*: ch 1, 42 bp-dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Round 9: ch 1, 42 bp-dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Rounds 10-22 for left mitten:
Round 10*: ch 1, { 1 bp-dc, 1 fp-dc } 21 times, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Round 11: ch 2, 42 dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Rounds 12-16: Repeat rounds 10-11.
Round 17: ch 2, 14 dc, 7 fn-dc, sk 7, 21 dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Rounds 18-22: Repeat rounds 10-11.
Rounds 10-22 for right mitten:
Round 10*: ch 1, { 1 fp-dc, 1 bp-dc } 21 times, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Round 11: ch 2, 42 dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Rounds 12-16: Repeat rounds 10-11.
Round 17: ch 2, 21 dc, 7 fn-dc, sk 7, 14 dc, sl st in first dc on working round. / 42 dc
Round 18-22: Repeat rounds 10-11.
Tidy up the thumb opening with 7 sc worked into the bottom of foundation double crochet stitches. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Good Luck And Happy Crocheting!