Pattern
44. Christmas Mittens 2013
2013-12-15, by Jolanta Gustafsson
Yarn For Mittens: 100 % wool (superwash), 100 g = approx 200 m
Yarn For Embroidery: same quality as for mittens
Yarn Amount: approx 100 g (totally)
Crochet Hook: Tunisian 6 mm or size needed to obtain the gauge
Gauge: 19 stitches and 17 rows in Tunisian simple stitch = 10 cm
Size: Woman's M/L
Measurements: 21/24 cm around above/below thumb, 26 cm long
Other Supplies: Beads for Christmas-tree decorations
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations:
st(s), ch, sl st – stitch(es), chain/chain stitch, slip stitch
sk 5 – skip the indicated amount of stitches
lp(s) – loop(s)
Row 5f, Row 5r – row 5 forward pass, row 5 return pass. Each row in Tunisian crochet is worked in two passes – a forward pass and a return pass. The work is always held with the right side facing. On the forward pass the stitches are picked up and gathered on hook, on the return pass the stitches are worked off. There are different ways to pick up the stitches. After you have picked up all the stitches on a row, there will be one loop more on the hook than the number of picked up stitches (one loop was on the hook from the beginning). Unless otherwise directed, the return pass is worked as follows: bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through one loop on hook, continue to bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through two loops on hook until you have only one loop left on the hook.
two 1, 2, 3, 2 – work off in Tunisian crochet: the numbers indicate how many stitches should be worked off at a time on the return pass. In this case you should work as follows: bring the yarn over hook and pull in through one loop on hook, yarn over hook and pull it throught two loops on hook, yarn over hook again and pull it through 3 loops, and yarn over hook once again and pull it through 2 loops.
{2}14 – the number within braces shows how many loops should be worked off at a time, the number after braces shows how many times it should be repeated
ts – Tunisian simple stitch: insert the hook under a vertical bar on previous row from right to left, bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through; the first row is worked on a foundation chain – insert the hook into the back loop of a chain stitch unless otherwise directed. The first chain stitch and the first vertical bar on each row should be skipped.
tp – Tunisian purl stitch: bring the yarn to front, insert the hook under next vertical bar, bring the yarn first under the hook, then over the hook and pull it through
inc – increase one stitch by picking up a stitch between two vertical bars: insert the hook under one horizontal thread between two vertical bars, bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through; the increase is least visible if the hook is inserted under one of the back threads.
2 tog – work 2 stitches together: insert the hook under next 2 vertical bars on previous row from right to left, bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through under both bars
{ } – repeat instructions within braces as many times as directed
/ – the number after slash symbol shows the amount of stitches for the row or the amount of loops on hook at the end of the row
Edging
Row 1: The base for the row is foundation chain with picots: { ch 4, sl st in third ch from the hook by inserting the hook under 2 threads } 18 times. Work then 1 ch and 1 row in Tunisian simple stitch. When you are picking the stitches up, insert the hook into the same stitches where sl sts were worked and into chs after these stitches under 2 threads: ch 1, 36 ts.
Row 2: { 1 tp, 1 ts } 18 times. / 36 sts
Rows 3-4: Repeat row 2.
Mitten
The mitten is worked flat in Tunisian simple stitch.
Rows 5-21 for left mitten:
Row 5: 16 ts, inc, 20 ts. / 37 ts
Row 6: 37 ts.
Row 7: 16 ts, inc, 21 ts. / 38 ts
Row 8: 38 ts.
Row 9: 16 ts, inc, 22 ts. / 39 ts
Row 10: 39 ts.
Row 11: 16 ts, inc, 23 ts. / 40 ts
Row 12: 40 ts.
Row 13: 16 ts, inc, 24 ts. / 41 ts
Row 14: 41 ts.
Row 15: 16 ts, inc, 25 ts. / 42 ts
Row 16: 42 ts.
Row 17: 16 ts, inc, 26 ts. / 43 ts
Row 18: 43 ts.
Row 19: 16 ts, inc, 27 ts. / 44 ts
Row 20: 44 ts.
Row 21: 16 ts, cast on 3 sts using backward-loop cast-on, sk 9, 19 ts. / 38 sts
Rows 5-21 for right mitten:
Row 5: 20 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 37 ts
Row 6: 37 ts.
Row 7: 21 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 38 ts
Row 8: 38 ts.
Row 9: 22 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 39 ts
Row 10: 39 ts.
Row 11: 23 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 40 ts
Row 12: 40 ts.
Row 13: 24 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 41 ts
Row 14: 41 ts.
Row 15: 25 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 42 ts
Row 16: 42 ts.
Row 17: 26 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 43 ts
Row 18: 43 ts.
Row 19: 27 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 44 ts
Row 20: 44 ts.
Row 21: 19 ts, cast on 3 sts using backward-loop cast-on, sk 9, 16 ts. / 38 sts
Rows 22-35: Work in Tunisian simple stitch. / 38 ts
Row 36f: 38 ts. / 39 lps
Row 36r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}12, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}12, 3, {2}2.
Row 37f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 12 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 12 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 35 lps
Row 37r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}10, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}10, 3, {2}2.
Row 38f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 10 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 10 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 31 lps
Row 38r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}8, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}8, 3, {2}2.
Row 39f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 8 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 8 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 27 lps
Row 39r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}6, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}6, 3, {2}2.
Row 40f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 6 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 6 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 23 lps
Row 40r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}4, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}4, 3, {2}2.
Row 41f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 4 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 4 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 19 lps
Row 41r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}2, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}2, 3, {2}2.
Row 42f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 15 lps
Row 42r: two 1, 2, {3}2, {2}3, {3}2, {2}2.
Row 43f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 11 lps
Leave a long yarn end and cut the yarn. Thread the yarn through the loops on hook, pull it firmly and fasten off on the inside. Save the end for sewing up the mitten later.
Thumb
The thumb is also worked flat. Start working the thumb using 9 stitches skipped on row 21, 2 stitches picked up between rows 21-22 on the sides of thumb opening, and 4 new stitches that will be casted on. It makes 15 loops. When you pick up a stitch between two rows, insert the hook under one thread between the rows from back to front, bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through. This way the thread will be twisted.
Row 1 for left thumb: Cast on 1 st using backward-loop cast-on, pick up 1 st between rows 21-22 on the right side of thumb opening, pick up 9 sts skipped on row 21, pick up 1 st between rows 21-22 on the left side of thumb opening, cast on 3 sts using backward-loop cast-on. / 15 lps / 14 ts
Row 1 for right thumb: Cast on 4 sts using backward-loop cast-on, pick up 1 st between rows 21-22 on the right side of thumb opening, pick up 9 sts skipped on row 21, pick up 1 st between rows 21-22 on the left side of thumb opening. / 15 lps / 14 ts
Rows 2-8: Work in Tunisian simple stitch. / 14 ts
Row 9f: 14 ts. / 15 lps
Row 9r: two 1, 2, {3}2, {2}3, {3}2, {2}2.
Row 10f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 11 lps
Leave a long yarn end and cut the yarn. Thread the yarn through the loops on hook, pull it firmly and fasten off on the inside. Use the yarn end to sew up the sides of the thumb and to sew on the back base of the thumb.
Work cross stitch embroidery and sew on the beads referring to the chart below. Finally sew up the sides of the mitten. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Chart
Yarn For Embroidery: same quality as for mittens
Yarn Amount: approx 100 g (totally)
Crochet Hook: Tunisian 6 mm or size needed to obtain the gauge
Gauge: 19 stitches and 17 rows in Tunisian simple stitch = 10 cm
Size: Woman's M/L
Measurements: 21/24 cm around above/below thumb, 26 cm long
Other Supplies: Beads for Christmas-tree decorations
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations:
st(s), ch, sl st – stitch(es), chain/chain stitch, slip stitch
sk 5 – skip the indicated amount of stitches
lp(s) – loop(s)
Row 5f, Row 5r – row 5 forward pass, row 5 return pass. Each row in Tunisian crochet is worked in two passes – a forward pass and a return pass. The work is always held with the right side facing. On the forward pass the stitches are picked up and gathered on hook, on the return pass the stitches are worked off. There are different ways to pick up the stitches. After you have picked up all the stitches on a row, there will be one loop more on the hook than the number of picked up stitches (one loop was on the hook from the beginning). Unless otherwise directed, the return pass is worked as follows: bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through one loop on hook, continue to bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through two loops on hook until you have only one loop left on the hook.
two 1, 2, 3, 2 – work off in Tunisian crochet: the numbers indicate how many stitches should be worked off at a time on the return pass. In this case you should work as follows: bring the yarn over hook and pull in through one loop on hook, yarn over hook and pull it throught two loops on hook, yarn over hook again and pull it through 3 loops, and yarn over hook once again and pull it through 2 loops.
{2}14 – the number within braces shows how many loops should be worked off at a time, the number after braces shows how many times it should be repeated
ts – Tunisian simple stitch: insert the hook under a vertical bar on previous row from right to left, bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through; the first row is worked on a foundation chain – insert the hook into the back loop of a chain stitch unless otherwise directed. The first chain stitch and the first vertical bar on each row should be skipped.
tp – Tunisian purl stitch: bring the yarn to front, insert the hook under next vertical bar, bring the yarn first under the hook, then over the hook and pull it through
inc – increase one stitch by picking up a stitch between two vertical bars: insert the hook under one horizontal thread between two vertical bars, bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through; the increase is least visible if the hook is inserted under one of the back threads.
2 tog – work 2 stitches together: insert the hook under next 2 vertical bars on previous row from right to left, bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through under both bars
{ } – repeat instructions within braces as many times as directed
/ – the number after slash symbol shows the amount of stitches for the row or the amount of loops on hook at the end of the row
Edging
Row 1: The base for the row is foundation chain with picots: { ch 4, sl st in third ch from the hook by inserting the hook under 2 threads } 18 times. Work then 1 ch and 1 row in Tunisian simple stitch. When you are picking the stitches up, insert the hook into the same stitches where sl sts were worked and into chs after these stitches under 2 threads: ch 1, 36 ts.
Row 2: { 1 tp, 1 ts } 18 times. / 36 sts
Rows 3-4: Repeat row 2.
Mitten
The mitten is worked flat in Tunisian simple stitch.
Rows 5-21 for left mitten:
Row 5: 16 ts, inc, 20 ts. / 37 ts
Row 6: 37 ts.
Row 7: 16 ts, inc, 21 ts. / 38 ts
Row 8: 38 ts.
Row 9: 16 ts, inc, 22 ts. / 39 ts
Row 10: 39 ts.
Row 11: 16 ts, inc, 23 ts. / 40 ts
Row 12: 40 ts.
Row 13: 16 ts, inc, 24 ts. / 41 ts
Row 14: 41 ts.
Row 15: 16 ts, inc, 25 ts. / 42 ts
Row 16: 42 ts.
Row 17: 16 ts, inc, 26 ts. / 43 ts
Row 18: 43 ts.
Row 19: 16 ts, inc, 27 ts. / 44 ts
Row 20: 44 ts.
Row 21: 16 ts, cast on 3 sts using backward-loop cast-on, sk 9, 19 ts. / 38 sts
Rows 5-21 for right mitten:
Row 5: 20 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 37 ts
Row 6: 37 ts.
Row 7: 21 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 38 ts
Row 8: 38 ts.
Row 9: 22 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 39 ts
Row 10: 39 ts.
Row 11: 23 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 40 ts
Row 12: 40 ts.
Row 13: 24 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 41 ts
Row 14: 41 ts.
Row 15: 25 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 42 ts
Row 16: 42 ts.
Row 17: 26 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 43 ts
Row 18: 43 ts.
Row 19: 27 ts, inc, 16 ts. / 44 ts
Row 20: 44 ts.
Row 21: 19 ts, cast on 3 sts using backward-loop cast-on, sk 9, 16 ts. / 38 sts
Rows 22-35: Work in Tunisian simple stitch. / 38 ts
Row 36f: 38 ts. / 39 lps
Row 36r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}12, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}12, 3, {2}2.
Row 37f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 12 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 12 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 35 lps
Row 37r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}10, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}10, 3, {2}2.
Row 38f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 10 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 10 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 31 lps
Row 38r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}8, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}8, 3, {2}2.
Row 39f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 8 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 8 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 27 lps
Row 39r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}6, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}6, 3, {2}2.
Row 40f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 6 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 6 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 23 lps
Row 40r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}4, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}4, 3, {2}2.
Row 41f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 4 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 4 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 19 lps
Row 41r: two 1, 2, 3, {2}2, 3, {2}3, 3, {2}2, 3, {2}2.
Row 42f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 15 lps
Row 42r: two 1, 2, {3}2, {2}3, {3}2, {2}2.
Row 43f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 11 lps
Leave a long yarn end and cut the yarn. Thread the yarn through the loops on hook, pull it firmly and fasten off on the inside. Save the end for sewing up the mitten later.
Thumb
The thumb is also worked flat. Start working the thumb using 9 stitches skipped on row 21, 2 stitches picked up between rows 21-22 on the sides of thumb opening, and 4 new stitches that will be casted on. It makes 15 loops. When you pick up a stitch between two rows, insert the hook under one thread between the rows from back to front, bring the yarn over the hook and pull it through. This way the thread will be twisted.
Row 1 for left thumb: Cast on 1 st using backward-loop cast-on, pick up 1 st between rows 21-22 on the right side of thumb opening, pick up 9 sts skipped on row 21, pick up 1 st between rows 21-22 on the left side of thumb opening, cast on 3 sts using backward-loop cast-on. / 15 lps / 14 ts
Row 1 for right thumb: Cast on 4 sts using backward-loop cast-on, pick up 1 st between rows 21-22 on the right side of thumb opening, pick up 9 sts skipped on row 21, pick up 1 st between rows 21-22 on the left side of thumb opening. / 15 lps / 14 ts
Rows 2-8: Work in Tunisian simple stitch. / 14 ts
Row 9f: 14 ts. / 15 lps
Row 9r: two 1, 2, {3}2, {2}3, {3}2, {2}2.
Row 10f: 1 ts, 2 tog, 2 tog, 3 ts, 2 tog, 2 tog, 2 ts. / 11 lps
Leave a long yarn end and cut the yarn. Thread the yarn through the loops on hook, pull it firmly and fasten off on the inside. Use the yarn end to sew up the sides of the thumb and to sew on the back base of the thumb.
Work cross stitch embroidery and sew on the beads referring to the chart below. Finally sew up the sides of the mitten. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Chart
Good Luck And Happy Crafting!