Knitted Rainbow Rib Mitts
Imagine a cozy pair of hand-knitted gloves in a vibrant rainbow of colors. These mitts are not just any ordinary gloves - they are crafted with a special ribbed pattern that adds texture and style to the design. The rainbow hues blend seamlessly together, creating a beautiful and eye-catching accessory that is sure to brighten up any outfit. Whether you're out for a walk on a chilly day or simply lounging at home, these Knitted Rainbow Rib Mitts will keep your hands warm and your style on point. The intricate detailing of the ribbed pattern adds a touch of sophistication to these mitts, making them a unique and fashionable accessory. The rainbow colors are carefully chosen to create a harmonious and cheerful look that is perfect for adding a pop of color to any ensemble. Hand-knitted with love and care, these mitts are not only stylish but also incredibly soft and comfortable to wear. With the Knitted Rainbow Rib Mitts, you can stay warm and cozy while making a bold fashion statement.
Sizes: small (medium; large) (the small will fit a hand roughly 7 1/2" - 8" in circumference at the base of the thumb, the medium up to 8 3/4", and the large goes up to about 9.5")
Yarn: Lang Yarns Novena Color (50% Wool, 30% Alpaca, 20% Nylon; 240 yards [220 meters]/50 grams); #0009 Rosa/Violet/Blue - one skein (all sizes)
Needles: One set of double pointed needles (dpns) in size US 6; one set of dpns in size US 7
Notions: Tapestry needle, scrap yarn
Gauge: 22 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 7 needles
And that brings us to the pattern! Using your size US 6 needles, then, cast on 40 (44; 48) stitches loosely and distribute evenly between three dpns. Join in round, being careful not to twist your cast on when you complete the join. Then we'll work ribbing as follows:
Ribbing Row: * k1, p1; rep from *
Knit this ribbing row six times and transfer work to your size US 7 needles. Then we'll begin working the pattern, a simple ribbing blend, as follows:
Rows 1 & 2: k1, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in round; end k1
Rows 3 & 4: k2, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 2 stitches left in round; end k2
Rows 5 & 6: k3, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 3 stitches left in round; end k3
Rows 7 & 8: k4, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 4 stitches left in round; end k4
Rows 9 & 10: k5, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 5 stitches left in round; end k5
Rows 11 & 12: k6, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in round; end k6
Rows 13 & 14: k7, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 7 stitches left in round; end k7
Rows 15 & 16: k8, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 8 stitches left in round; end k8
Rows 17 & 18: k9, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 9 stitches left in round; end k9
Rows 19 & 20: k10, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 10 stitches left in round; end k10
Rows 21 & 22: k11, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 11 stitches left in round; end k11
Rows 23 & 24: k12, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 12 stitches left in round; end k12
Rows 25 & 26: k13, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 13 stitches left in round; end k13
Rows 27 & 28 (sizes medium and large only): k14, then * k1, p1; rep from * until you have 14 stitches left in round; end k14
Rows 29 & 30 (size large only): k15, then * p1, k1; rep from * until you have 15 stitches left in round; end k15
Knit rows 1 - 26 (1 - 28; 1 - 30). Then we'll begin gusseting in the thumb, as follows. Due to the pain-in-the-rearness of writing all of the gussets together, I am writing each one out separately, so please find your size below.
Size Small
Gusset Row 1: k7, m1l, k7, (k1, p1) six times, k7, m1r, k7 (42 stitches)
Gusset Row 2: k15, (k1, p1) six times, k15
Gusset Row 3: k7, m1l, k9, (p1, k1) five times, k9, m1r, k7 (44 stitches)
Gusset Row 4: k17, (p1, k1) five times, k17
Gusset Row 5: k7, m1l, k11, (k1, p1) four times, k11, m1r, k7 (46 stitches)
Gusset Row 6: k19, (k1, p1) four times, k19
Gusset Row 7: k7, m1l, k13, (p1, k1) three times, k13, m1r, k7 (48 stitches)
Gusset Row 8: k21, (p1, k1) three times, k21
Gusset Row 9: k7, m1l, k15, (k1, p1) two times, k15, m1r, k7 (50 stitches)
Gusset Row 10: k23, (k1, p1) two times, k23
Gusset Row 11: k7, m1l, k17, p1, k1, k17, m1r, k7 (52 stitches)
Gusset Row 12: k25, p1, k1, k25
Gusset Row 13: k7, m1l, k38, m1r, k7 (54 stitches)
Size Medium
Gusset Row 1: k8, m1l, k7, (k1, p1) seven times, k7, m1r, k8 (46 stitches)
Gusset Row 2: k16, (k1, p1) seven times, k16
Gusset Row 3: k8, m1l, k9, (p1, k1) six times, k9, m1r, k8 (48 stitches)
Gusset Row 4: k18, (p1, k1) six times, k18
Gusset Row 5: k8, m1l, k11, (k1, p1) five times, k11, m1r, k8 (50 stitches)
Gusset Row 6: k20, (k1, p1) five times, k20
Gusset Row 7: k8, m1l, k13, (p1, k1) four times, k13, m1r, k8 (52 stitches)
Gusset Row 8: k22, (p1, k1) four times, k22
Gusset Row 9: k8, m1l, k15, (k1, p1) three times, k15, m1r, k8 (54 stitches)
Gusset Row 10: k24, (k1, p1) three times, k24
Gusset Row 11: k8, m1l, k17, (p1, k1) two times, k17, m1r, k8 (56 stitches)
Gusset Row 12: k26, (p1, k1) two times, k26
Gusset Row 13: k8, m1l, k19, k1, p1, k19, m1r, k8 (58 stitches)
Gusset Row 14: k28, k1, p1, k28
Gusset Row 15: k8, m1l, 42, m1r, k8 (60 stitches)
Size Large
Gusset Row 1: k9, m1l, k7, (k1, p1) eight times, k7, m1r, k9 (50 stitches)
Gusset Row 2: k17, (k1, p1) eight times, k17
Gusset Row 3: k9, m1l, k9, (p1, k1) seven times, k9, m1r, k9 (52 stitches)
Gusset Row 4: k19, (p1, k1) seven times, k19
Gusset Row 5: k9, m1l, k11, (k1, p1) six times, k11, m1r, k9 (54 stitches)
Gusset Row 6: k21, (k1, p1) six times, k21
Gusset Row 7: k9, m1l, k13, (p1, k1) five times, k13, m1r, k9 (56 stitches)
Gusset Row 8: k23, (p1, k1) five times, k23
Gusset Row 9: k9, m1l, k15, (k1, p1) four times, k15, m1r, k9 (58 stitches)
Gusset Row 10: k25, (k1, p1) four times, k25
Gusset Row 11: k9, m1l, k17, (p1, k1) three times, k17, m1r, k9 (60 stitches)
Gusset Row 12: k27, (p1, k1) three times, k27
Gusset Row 13: k9, m1l, k19, (k1, p1) two times, k19, m1r, k9 (62 stitches)
Gusset Row 14: k29, (k1, p1) two times, k29
Gusset Row 15: k9, m1l, k21, p1, k1, k21, m1r, k9 (64 stitches)
Gusset Row 16: k31, p1, k1, k31
Gusset Row 17: k9, m1l, 46, m1r, k9 (66 stitches)
All sizes: complete the gusset rows for your given size. Knit across first 7 (8; 9) stitches from first needle, and then transfer these 7 (8; 9) stitches and the final 7 (8; 9) stitches from your third needle to a scrap of yarn to save later, for thumb. Then we'll work in stockinette, rejoining work in the round when you reach the thumb break. Work in stockinette until mitt measures roughly 2" (2.25"; 2.5") from thumb break. Transfer work back to your size US 6 needles and knit four rows around (all sizes). Bind off loosely.
Now that we've completed the mitt, let's do the thumb! To that end, transfer the 14 (16; 18) held thumb stitches back onto three of your size US 7 dpns, making sure not to place the needle break between dpns at the thumb break. Knit around, picking up one extra stitch at the thumb break. Knit 4 (5; 6) rows around, and then transfer thumb stitches to your size US 6 needles. Knit three rows and bind off loosely. Tuck in ends and make another, if you'd like two of them. Block, if desired.