Raindrops Mittens by Svetlana Kochkina

Raindrops Mittens

Crochet
September 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in yarn over slip stitch through back loops (US terms)
3.0 mm
262 - 273 yards (240 - 250 m)
For adult female hands of Medium size (hand circumference approx. 19-20 cm, hand length approx. 18-18.5 cm)
US
English Russian
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $4.20.

The pattern contains step-by-step photos of work progress, video tutorials and diagrams. Please note, that subtitles in the videos are provided in Russian language only.

Skill level: Intermediate.

YOU WILL NEED:

• 100 gr of DMC Woolly* yarn (100% merino wool) 125 m in 50 gr
• crochet hook 3 mm (or another hook size to obtain gauge)
• stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors.

Yarn substitution: Alize Cashmira, BBB Premiere, Drops Nord, Drops Baby Merino, Lana Gatto Super soft, Vita Brilliant, etc.

ABBREVIATIONS. PATTERN NOTES

To make the mittens the following crochet skills are required:
• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Double crochet (dc)

Video tutorials for:
• Yarn over slip stitch (yoslst)
• Extended row (+)
• Joint stitch (JSt) and other

SIZE

The mittens are designed to fit hands of an adult female, size M (hand circumference approx. 19-20 cm, hand length approx. 18-18.5 cm).
Please note that there are no instructions for other sizes. But you can use a smaller or bigger size hook to make other sizes.

Thanks to peculiar crochet technique of turning rows you will get nice stretchy fabric. The ready-made mittens will comfortably hug your hands.
Every mitten is made in one piece using turning rows, starting from the side. You shall gradually work on the mitten’s palm, thumb gusset and the back of the hand without breaking thread. At the end you will sew the starting and the final rows using the crochet hook.