Around the Bend Mitts by Kris Claman

Around the Bend Mitts

Knitting
January 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
Gauge not important
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
175 - 219 yards (160 - 200 m)
Various sizes
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Hands bend every which way!
So knit Around the Bend Mitts to fit.
A recipe for seamless mitts with only two ends on each mitt to weave in! Use plain or variegated yarn or stash bust to show off the structure. Pattern instructions are for DK weight yarn. Instructions also given on using other weight yarn or sizing up or down. The needle size may seem small, but I like a good thick mitten!
This pattern is related to Blank Canvas Mitts

Start at the tip of the thumb and work down, then out across the hand. work up to the top and close by Russian grafting or short rows. Close the bottom of the hand with short rows then work the cuff.

Options are given to work in 10 ply or fingering. Suggestions also given for varying sized and shaped hands. “Pithy” directions included.

Skills needed include; knit in the round including in small diameter, knit ssk, k2tog, ssp, p2tog, short rows with wrap & turn.

Submitted for 2017 Unwind Design Competition