Edgewise Mitts by Nina Holubcova

Craft: Crochet

Edgewise Mitts, named after their sideways construction are a crochet take on classic ribbed fingerless mitts. Using simple half double crochet stitches worked into back loops creates a stretchy, lofty rib. The thumb gusset is shaped with slip stitch short rows. Can be worn pulled down over the fingers, or with the hem folded. Monokrom’s tonal ombré colours highlight the linear texture.

Pattern Notes:

The fingerless mitts are crocheted flat, sideways, starting with palm and knuckles. Next, a thumb gusset is shaped with slip stitch short rows. The edges are joined with slip stitch for a seamless finish.

Materials: 1 skein Urth Monokrom Fingering, shown in #3064

Sizes:

1(2, 3) to fit 6(7.25, 8.5)’’
/15.5(18.5, 21.5)cm wearer’s hand circumference

The mitts are intended to be worn with negative ease. Size 1 is suitable for children, sizes 2 and 3 for adults.

Hook:

US D-3/3.25 mm or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:

Tapestry needle, stitch markers as needed

Skills:

Intermediate level pattern.

The techniques involved are: crocheting flat, slip stitch, half double crochet stitch, crocheting into back loop only, short rows, slip stitch seaming