Ribbon Mittens by Svetlana Kochkina

Ribbon Mittens

Crochet
December 2016
Sport (12 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet through back loops (US terms)
3.5 mm (E)
241 - 252 yards (220 - 230 m)
For adult female hands of Medium-Large size (hand circumference approx. 19-22 cm, hand length approx. 18-18.5 cm). Provided general information for other sizes
US
English Russian
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $3.60.

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: Easy.

YOU WILL NEED:

• 100 gr of FibraNatura Dona* yarn (100% merino wool) 115 m in 50 gr
• crochet hook 3.5 mm (or another hook size to obtain gauge)
• stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors.

Yarn substitution: Alize Merino Royal, BBB Premiere, Lana Gatto super soft, Drops Merino Extra fine, YarnArt Merino delux, Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine, Vita Sapphire, Drops Puna, etc.

ABBREVIATIONS. PATTERN NOTES

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

Video tutorials for:
• Extended row (+), and other

SIZE

The pattern provides calculation and description of work for a pair of mittens to fit the hands of an adult female (hand circumference approx. 19-20 cm, hand length approx 18-18.5 cm).
Please note that there are no detailed instructions for other sizes. But there are some general information on how to make other sizes.

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