Tweed mittens and fingerless mittens (free pattern)

 – Pattern construction :
Start with the ribbed  cuffs, worked in rows. Fold cuff double and close, next turn your work a quarter turn. Continue with the hand, worked ‘in the row ends’ of the cuffs. Next create the thumb opening while finishing the upper hand section. End with the thumbs. Both (fingerless) mittens are identical.

–  Instructions for size S/M are written first, instructions for larger size are between ().

PATTERN

Cuff :
Using 4,5 mm hook :
Row 1 : RS :  12 (14)ch, 1sc in second ch from hook, 1sc in each next ch across, turn.
– total : 11 (13)sc
From now on work scbl !
Row 2 : WS : 1ch, 11 (13)scbl, turn.
– total : 11 (13)scbl
Row 3 : RS : 1ch, 11 (13)scbl, turn.
– total : 11 (13)scbl
Row 4 : WS : Rep Row 2.
– total : 11 (13)scbl
Rows 5-44 (5-48) : Rep Rows 2 and 3.
– total : 11 (13)scbl

Fold cuff double placing first row and last row tog, RS on the inside, close with slst. Turn your work to RS again, do not cut yarn.

HAND

– Always work in rounds on RS.
– Do not turn.
– Work in spirals, do not close rounds.
– Place a stitch marker in first st of each new round and replace it when starting a new round. (or use contrast thread).

Change to 5 mm hook :
Round 1 : RS : Work 1sc in each row end of cuff as follows : 1slst in first st, 1sc in next st, * miss next st, [1sc in next st] x 3 ; rep from * around.
– total : 1slst, 33 (36)sc
Round 2 : RS : 1sc in slst, 1sc in each sc around.
– total : 34 (37)sc
Rounds 3-4 (3-5) : RS : 34 (37)sc.
Round 5 (6) : RS : 2 (3)sc, 2sc in next sc, 29 (30)sc, 2sc in next sc, 2 (3)sc.
– total : 36 (39)sc
Round 6 (7) : RS : 36 (39)sc.
Round 7 (8) : RS : 4 (5)sc, 2sc in next sc, 28 (29)sc, 2sc in next sc, 2 (3)sc.
– total : 38 (41)sc
Round 8 (9) : RS : 38 (41)sc.
Round 9 (10) : RS : 5 (6v)sc, 2sc in next sc,, 28 (29)sc, 2sc in next sc, 3 (4)sc.
– total : 40 (43)sc
Rounds 10-13 (11-15) : RS : 40 (43)sc.
Round14 (16) : RS : 39 (41)sc, miss last sc (last 2sc) of round + 8 (9)sc of next round behind stitch marker, next work 5 (6)ch to create thumb opening, 1sc in next sc.

Place stitch marker in last worked st, to indicate new beginning of Round 15 and all next rounds.

UPPER HAND

Continue working on upper hand while leaving 9 (10) missed sts of previous round unworked.

Using 5 mm hook :
Round 15 (17) : RS : (the first sc has already been worked at end of previous round), work 30 (32)sc to foundation ch, next work 5 (6)sc in these ch (1sc in each ch).
– total : 36 (39)sc

FINGERLESS MITTENS

Rounds 16-19 (18-21) : RS : 36 (39)sc.
Round 20 (22) : RS : 14 (16)sc, sc2tog, 18 (19)sc, sc2tog.
– total : 34 (37)sc
Rounds 21-23 (23-26) : RS : 34 (37)sc.
Round 24 (27) : [15 (16)sc, sc2tog] x 2, 0 (1)sc.
– total : 32 (35)sc
Rounds 25-27 (28-31) : RS : 32 (35)sc.
Round 28 (32) : RS : Make sure the last st is placed on the side of your hand. If not, add a few more sts.
Finish by working a round of slstbl around the entire upper side.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Weave in end.

Go to thumb.

MITTENS

Rounds 16-28 (18-30) : RS : 36 (39)sc.
Round 29 (31) : RS : 14 (16)sc, sc2tog, 18 (19)sc, sc2tog.
– total : 34 (37)sc
Round 30 (33) : RS : 34 (37)sc.

Size M/L only : Round 34 : RS : 17sc, sc2tog, 18sc.
– total : 36sc

All sizes :
Round 31 (35) : RS : [15 (16)sc, sc2tog] x 2.
– total : 32 (34)sc
Round 32 (36) : RS : 32 (34)sc.
Round 33 (37) : RS : [14 (15)sc, sc2tog] x 2.
– total : 30 (32)sc
Round 34 (38) : RS : [3sc, sc2tog] x 6, 0 (2)sc.
– total : 24 (26)sc
Round 35 (39) : RS : [1sc, sc2tog] x 8, 0 (2)sc.
– total : 16 (18)sc
Round 36 (40) : RS : [2sc, sc2tog] x 4, 0 (2)sc.
– total : 12 (14)sc
Round 37 (41) : RS : [1sc, sc2tog] x 4, 0 (2)sc.
– total : 8 (10)sc
Round 38 (42) : RS : sc2tog x 4 (5).
– total : 4 (5)sc

Cut yarn leaving a 20 cm/4 in long tail and fasten off.
Using tapestry needle, pull yarn end through all remaining stitches and pull tightly, secure end on the inside.
Weave in the end.

THUMB

Thumb is worked in the 9 (10) missed sts + 5 (6) chains. You will notice there are 2 extra stitches visible on both sides between the missed sts and the chains. These are used and counted as sts in the first round !

Using 5 mm hook :
Round 1 : RS : Rejoin yarn with slst (does not count as a st) on the side where 9 (10) missed sts are, next : work 9 (10)sc in these missed sts, sc2tog in extra sts, 5 (6)sc (worked in ch), sc2tog in extra sts.
–  total : 16 (18)sc
Round 2 : RS : 9 (10)sc, sc2tog, 3 (4)sc, sc2tog.
– total : 14 (16)sc

FINGERLESS MITTENS

Rounds 3-7 (3-8) : RS : 14 (16)sc.

Try your mitten to check if thumb is long enough. If not, add one or more rounds.

At the end of Round 7 (8) : RS : 1slst in each of next 2sc.

Cut yarn and fasten off.
Weave in end.

Make a second identical mitten.

MITTENS

Rounds 3-9 (3-10) : RS : 14 (16)sc.

Try your mitten on and check if the thumb is now halfway your fingernail. If so, continue. If your thumb is too long, simply unravel one or more rounds. If the thumb is too short, add one or more rounds.

Round10 (12) : RS : [5 (6)sc, sc2tog] x 2.
– total : 12 (14)sc
Round 11 (13) : RS : [4 (5)v, sc2tog] x 2.
– total : 10 (12)sc
Round 12 (14) : RS : sc2tog x 5 (6).
– total : 5 (6)sc
Round 13 (15) : RS : sc2tog x 1 (2).
– total : 4 (4)sc.

Cut yarn leaving a 20 cm/4 in long tail and fasten off.
Using the tapestry needle, pull yarn end through both loops of remaining sts, pull tightly and secure yarn on the inside.
Weave in the end.
Make a second identical (fingerless) mitten.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends.
Block your mittens gently in shape and allow to dry naturally.
Ready !