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Ruckle Mitts
Casual fingerless handwarmers, the Ruckle Mitts are worked with a built-in scrunchy tucked cuff, and tidy hemmed edges finishing both cuffs and fingertip openings. Fun to make and fresh to wear, they add relaxed chic to your outfit without having constantly to adjust long cuffs.. For a matched set, see the companion Ruckle Hat and Ruckowl.
Techniques & Skills Used: provisional CO, knit/purl, increasing/decreasing, knitting in the round; this pattern includes written instructions, as well as a photo and video tutorial for the tuck stitch.
Size: S (M, L, XL); 6.5 (7.5, 8.25, 9)” palm circumference and 4.25 (5, 5.5, 6.25)” length from wrist. The cuff is approximately 3” long.
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 210 yards/100g); 1 skein. Size S shown in Azul Profundo.
Other Materials: US 7 (4.5mm) dpns or 32” circular needle if using Magic Loop, or size to match gauge; Spare US 5 (3.75mm) circular needle for hems; Stitch markers (3); Yarn needle; Smooth cotton yarn for provisional CO and hem; Stitch holder.
Gauge: 20 st and 28 rounds/4” in stockinette stitch, after gentle blocking.
Watch the Tuck Stitch tutorial here: https://youtu.be/PivJYWwiptI
Thank you to my lovely test knitters, and to my wonderful tech editor Kate Vanover!
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- First published: October 2011
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