Staple Mitts by Nina Holubcova

Staple Mitts

Knitting
April 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 41 rows = 4 inches
in 2x2 rib
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
220 yards (201 m)
1(2, 3), size 1 is suitable for children, sizes 2 and 3 for adults.
English
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Check out the companion pattern Staple Hat

A wardrobe basic - Staple mitts are knit bottom up in the round in an elastic 2x2 rib. Thumb gusset is then shaped with increases. Palm and knuckles are worked long enough to be worn with or without a folded hem.

The mitts are intended to be worn with some negative ease.

Materials: about 50g of Gusto Wool Echoes, Nokta or Core

Sizes: 1(2, 3)
Size 1 is suitable for children, sizes 2 and 3 for adults.

Dimensions: 3(3.5, 4.25)’’/7.5(9.5, 10.5) cm circumference 
x 6(7.5, 9)’’/15.5(19, 23) cm length laying flat, unstretched, including 1.5’’/3.75 cm folded hem

Needles: US 2.5-3 / 3-3.25 mm

Gauge: 26 sts x 41 rows in 2x2 rib 
= 4’’/10 cm square

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers

Skills: A beginner-friendly, easy level pattern.
The techniques involved are: knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round, left and right leaning increases, binding off in pattern