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Gloves
A convertible
mitt/glove pattern
by Glenna C

Sizing Materials • 2.5mm needles OR needle size

• S(L) • Fingering weight (“sock”) yarn, required to obtain pattern
• To fit hand circumfer- 350 yds. Samples shown in: gauge (in double-pointed nee-
ence 6.5-7.25 ins (7.5-8 ins) • Dream in Color Smooshy dles or long circular(s), depend-
[100% superwash merino; 450 ing on preferred method of
around; Roughly equiva-
yards per 4 oz/100g skein] working in the round.)
lent to Women’s Small(- • Tapestry needle
• Tanis Fiber Arts Purple
Women’s Large/Men’s • Stitch holder or waste yarn
Label Cashmere sock; [70%
Small). Superwash Merino Wool/20% • Stitch markers
cashmere/10% nylon; 365m/400 •
Gauge yds per 115g/4 oz skein])
• 32 sts and 44 rows over
4 inches, in stockinette
stitch on 2.5mm needles
(OR needle size required
to obtain pattern gauge.)
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Pattern
Where instructions differ between Notes Glossary of Terms
sizes, these appear in brackets: S(L). This pattern is for a pair of “convert- Beg beginning
ible” mitts, with short glove fingers BO bind off
Right Glove and a flippable mitten-top that is CO cast on
Cuff worked after the hand & fingers of K2tog knit two sts together
CO 50(56) sts. Join to work in the the glove portion have been complet- (right-leaning decrease)
round, dividing sts evenly across nee- ed. M1 make one (increase w, k st
dles. PM to mark beginning of round. through back loop)
First round: K1tbl, p1. Repeat to end of This type of mitt is very useful for P2tog purl two sts together
round. those who want to wear mitts out- (decrease)
Repeat this round, continuing to work side in the fall/winter but also want PM place marker
in ribbing until work measures 3.5 to keep their fingers free for using Rem remaining
ins from beg, or until work measures their phone, iPod, camera, or to wear Ssk slip, slip, knit (left-leaning
desired length of cuff. during cold-weather outdoor athletic decrease slip 2 sts as if to
activity like running. knit, insert LH needle purl
Hand wise back through these 2 sts,
Next round: K all sts, increasing 2(4) It is strongly recommended that knit these 2 sts tog)
sts evenly across the round. 52(60) sts the knitter have some experience Sts stitches
rem. wtih working mittens or gloves
Work 1(3) rounds even, knitting all sts. before making this pattern. It will be
Work next four rounds as follows, more approachable if the process of
establishing thumb gusset: constructing a thumb and fingers is
already understood. There are many
Round 1: K first 28(32) sts. Pm, k2, pm.* print resources, free patterns, and
K to end of round. local workshops which may help you
Round 2 (increase round): K to first with this.
marker, m1, k to last st before marker,
m1, k1. K to end of round. This pattern may also be modified to
Round 3: Work even, working all sts as make plain mittens or gloves.
they appear.
Round 4: As Round 3. Happy knitting!

*From this point forward, slip all mark-

Next round: K to gap created by
ers when they are encountered.
thumb gusset.
Continue in this manner, working the
Turn work. CO 4 new sts. Turn work.
increase round (as for Round 2) every
Join to work in round once again. (You
3rd round another 4 times, then every
now have 4 new sts over the gap for
4th round 3(4) times.
the thumb). [54(62) sts total]
Work another 2 rounds even.
Next round: K all sts.
18(20) knit sts total between the two (This step identifies the sts you will
markers. need to pick up later to work the Mit-
**
(For best results, try on mitt at this ten Top. IF DESIRED, work these sts
Work another 7(9) rounds even, OR
point to judge if your thumb gusset with a larger needle to loosen the sts,
until mitten reaches across the middle
has reached a comfortable length.) then slip the sts back onto the normal
of knuckles along back of hand. (Try
on to confirm, if desired.) needle size)
Next round: work all sts as they appear,
up to the second marker only. Place Work another 4(6) rounds even, OR
Next round: work first 27(31) sts – one
the 18(20) sts just worked onto a stitch until desired length before starting
stitch more than half the sts total in
holder or waste yarn. (These sts will be fingers.
round - then, slip these sts just worked
held for the thumb and worked later.)
onto a length of waste yarn, then slip
K rem sts in round. (This is good time to try the mitt on to
them back onto the smaller needles.
check for fit and length before begin-
ning fingers.)
**

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Fingers and Thumb Work final fingertip decreases as
indicted below for plain thumb. Sew
1st Finger (Pointer finger) edge of joined sts flat, so that the
K first 19(21) sts in round. Put all sts ribbed edge covers the ribbing on
EXCEPT the next 16(20) onto waste inside of thumb.
yarn – 16(20) sts will be used to work
the 1st Finger. (Sts held on waste yarn Plain Thumb:
will be picked up gradually to work Continue to knit all sts, working until
the remaining three fingers.) thumb measures ¾ ins less than de-
sired length.
Arrange the 16(20) sts evenly across
needles for working in the round. K Fingertip Round 1: K1, k2tog; repeat to
16(20), then turn, CO 3 new sts, turn end of round.
again and join to complete the round. Round 2: Knit all sts.
(19(23) sts for 1st Finger). Round 3: k2tog; repeat to end of round.
Knit 6(8) rounds even.
Cut yarn; with tapestry needle, thread
Next round: K1tbl, p1, to last 3 sts. k1t- all remaining sts onto needle and draw
bl, p2tog. Work 3 more rounds in k1tbl, closed. Sew shut.
p1 ribbing. BO all sts in rib. (At this point I recommend pausing
to weave in all ends accumulated thus
2nd Finger the middle of the 6 new sts, at centre far, before proceeding. It makes life
Pick up 7(8) sts (from those held on inside of thumb. easier.)
waste yarn) from back of hand, pick up Work first 4 rounds as follows:
3 new sts at base of 1st finger, pick up Round 1: K all sts. Mitten Top
7(8) sts (from those held on waste yarn Round 2: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, On new needle, CO 27(31) sts. K1, p1 to
on other end) from back of hand, CO 3 k2. last st, k1.
new sts. 20(22) sts for 2nd Finger. Round 3: k all sts. Continue by picking up and knitting
Knit 6(8) rounds even. Round 4: k2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, the 27(30) sts marked with waste yarn
Next round: K1tbl, p1 to end, working k2. 20(24) sts for thumb. on back of hand, join to work in the
final p1 as p2tog. round. 54(62) sts total for Mitten Top.
Work 3 more rounds in ribbing. BO all Proceed with plain thumb or podster Round begins at side of hand. Needle 1
sts in rib. thumb as follows: holds first 27(31) sts.

(Note on picking up sts for fingers: To Podster Thumb (creates ‘peek-a-boo’ Next round: Continue to work first
avoid gaps at the base of fingers, pick hole for wearer to slip thumb in-and- 27(31) sts in rib, k all rem sts.
up 1-2 MORE sts than indicated, then out of glove) Repeat this round 4 more times.
immediately decrease these sts on the Round 5: K all sts, stopping 5 sts before Next round: K all sts.
1st or 2nd round of the finger.) end of round. Redistribute sts and Continue to k all sts on all rounds,
marker so round now begins here. until Mitten Top measures 2.25(2.5) ins
3rd Finger Round 6-8: Knit all sts. from beg, OR until Mitten Top mea-
Work as for 2nd Finger. Round 9: Work k1, p1 ribbing over next sures 1.25(1.75) ins less than desired
10 sts, then k to end of round. length.
4th Finger/Pinky Finger Rounds 10-13: Work as for round 9.
Pick up remaining 10 sts held on waste Round 14: BO next 10 sts, K to end of Decrease round: K1, ssk, K to 3 sts from
yarn. Pick up 4 new sts at base of 3rd round. Set aside. end of Needle 1, k2tog, k1. K1, ssk, K to
finger. (14 sts for 4th Finger). 3 sts before end of round, k2tog, k1.
Knit 6(8) rounds even. On a separate needle, CO 10 sts. Work Next round: K all sts.
Next round: K1tbl, p1, to last 3 sts, flat in K1tbl, p1 ribbing for 6 rows. Repeat these last 2 rounds a total of
k1tbl, p2tog. Round 15: Join this new piece to work 8(10) times; 22 sts rem.
Work 3 more rounds in ribbing. in the round, over gap created by
BO all sts in rib. BO sts. Work in the round for 3 more Use kitchener stitch to graft rem sts
rounds, or until thumb length mea- closed, or BO all sts and graft closed
Thumb sures ¾ ins less than desired length. according to preferred method.
Pick up 18(20) sts held on waste yarn,
then pick up 6 new sts at cast-on
edge of thumb gap. 24(26) sts total for
thumb. PM to note beg of round in

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Left Glove Work another 2 rounds even. fingers and thumb consistent with
Worked similarly to the Right Glove, 18(20) knit sts total between the two instructions for Right Glove.
except that the placement of the markers.
thumb gusset will be different. Weave in all rem ends, wash and dry
Work next round even, working all sts according to yarn fiber content and
Cuff as they appear, up to the second mark- label instructions.
Work according to instructions for Left er only. Place the 18(20) sts just worked Enjoy your new convertible gloves/
Glove. onto a stitch holder or waste yarn. mitts!
(These sts will be held for the thumb
Hand and worked later.) Suggested Modifications
Next round: K all sts, increasing 2(4) This pattern may be used as the base
sts evenly across the round. 52(60) sts K rem sts in round. for plain mittens (omit fingers) or
rem. plain gloves (omit mitten top and
Work 1(3) rounds even, knitting all sts. Next round: K to gap created by make fingers longer), as desired.
Work next four rounds as follows, thumb gusset.
establishing thumb gusset: Turn work. CO 4 new sts. Turn work. To make gloves, continue all fingers
Join to work in round once again. (You to full desired length - 1/2 inch, then
Round 1: K to 4 sts from end of round. now have 4 new sts over the gap for work fingertip decreases as indicated
Pm, k2, pm.* K2. the thumb). [54(62) sts total] for thumb.
Round 2 (increase round): K to first Next round: K all sts.
marker, m1, k to last st before marker, To make mittens, continue working
m1, k to end of round. Continue as with Right Glove instruc- mitt hand in the round after thumb
Round 3: Work even, working all sts as tions marked between ** **, end of p2. (end page 2), until 1.25(1.75) ins before
they appear. desired length of mitten, then work
Round 4: As Round 3. Fingers and Thumb mitten top as indicated.
1st Finger (Pointer finger)
*From this point forward, slip all mark- K to 8(10) sts from end of round. Put
ers when they are encountered. all sts EXCEPT the next 16(20) onto
waste yarn – 16(20) sts will be used to
Continue in this manner, working the work the 1st Finger. (Sts held on waste
increase round (as for Round 2) every yarn will be picked up gradually to
3rd round another 4 times, then every work the remaining three fingers.)
4th round 3(4) times. From this point forward, work all

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