Estonian Inspired Mitts - instructions

Instructions for mitts

The chart, (on Ravelry,) is for a right mitt and starts at the bottom right corner. For the left mitt, start at the bottom left corner and follow the chart going in the opposite direction.

Abbreviations;
- purl,
 V increase one stitch,
 / knit 2 together, (dec 1 st.)

The thumb gusset starts at Row 25, stitch 37. On Row 61 gusset stitches are separated onto scrap yarn or a stitch holder;

On the next row, 6 stitches are cast on to bridge the gap where the thumb stitches were. If a tighter fit at the top ribbing is desired, then either decrease more stitches on Row 77 or switch to a smaller needle for the ribbing;

Finally, the thumb gusset stitches are placed back on the needle and knit with 6 stitches picked up from the hand ‘gap’ to finish off the thumb. If you try on and find that 33 stitches is too loose, then decrease some/all of the 6 picked up stitches, no more than 2 stitches per row, starting at row 64: ssk, k2, k2tog.
Also, if a snug fit for the ribbing at the top is desired, then decrease more stitches evenly along Row 66 and/or use smaller needles.

Weave in ends as you go or with a tapestry needle.

January - April projects

Jan 29 Ylva is named after the Swedish designer's, Soveig Larsson's, oldest granddaughter. This pattern was initially gifted to the Ravelry group, but can now be purchased on her website.

Jan 30 Latvian Mittens, Graph 9 from Lizbeth Upitis' book.

Feb 08 Latvian Mittens, Graph 30, also from Lizbeth Upitis' book.

Feb 18 Latvian Mittens, Graph 51, same source as above.

Feb 22 a start to Estonian mittens, xxiv. Petseri variation wip, from the book Eesti labakindad ilma laande laiali.

Mar 14 Sock Madness 9 (SM9) qualifying socks, Alohomora by Malena Andersen. Mar 27 SM9-2, Cable Madness by Karen Buhr. Apr 10 SM9-3, Longing For Spring by Caoua Coffee. Now we're waiting for the next sock to be released sometime after Apr 21 ... can't ... wait ... ;P ... Apr 11 test knit for Sonja Launs wip vest.

2014 - other knitting FO's

February

July

August

September

October

November

December

2014 Holiday Cookies ...

... very cute and most delicious ...

Lots of Socks ... and a few Mittens

Sock Madness 8, (March 3 - June 22)

& Tour de Sock 2014, (June 1 - July 23)

... and some Mittens

Tam

The pattern, by Lipp Holmfeld, can be found in Vogue Knitting Winter 1990/91.  
It is included in an article by Mary Rowe and references her book, Knitted Tams, 1989.

Mittens, socks, and dishcloths

Hiroshige Mittens by Hanneke Siebens, sold on Ravelry.

Sock Madness 8, Round 4 bonus sock, Cathedrals by Gina Meyer, aka Nikiana on Ravelry.
NB: Sock Madness patterns not available yet, possibly around the end of June?

Sock Madness 8, Round 4 competition socks, Shakertown Fences by Lorain Pettit, aka rainbowknittr on Ravelry.

Sock Madness 8, Round 3 bonus socks, Amalia by Mylene Pijpers, aka RMyleneP on Ravelry

... and a garter stitch dishcloth.