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Aloe Fingerless Mittens knitting pattern - digital or hard copy
The Aloe Fingerless Mittens pattern uses two-coloured dip stitches, a technique that looks hard, but is actually easy to get to grips with. The extra yarn this method uses creates even more squish and warmth.
The mittens are knitted from wrist to fingers. The pattern covers nine palm circumferences from small child to large adult (16cm/ 6.2″ to 24cm/ 9.5″).
If you make the mittens, it would be great to see your progress on Instagram - #AloeMittens #FayDHDesigns @faydhdesigns
Pattern Support: Photo/ video tutorials for elements of this pattern are available on the Aloe Hat Support page on my designs website (Fay DH Designs). This is clickable from the electronic pattern, or can be accessed via the QR code in the printed pattern.
Yarn A - RiverKnits Nene 4ply; 100g/ 400m/ 437yds; 100% British Bluefaced Leicester. Between 30g/ 120m/ 131yds (Size 1) and 89g/ 356m/ 389yds (Size 9). Sample is Size 7 and used 66g/ 264m/ 289yds in shade 'Brombeer-Zweig'.
Yarn B - RiverKnits Chimera; 50g/ 195m/ 213yds; 100% British Bluefaced Leicester. Between 6g/ 24m/ 26yds (Size 1) and 17g/ 66m/ 75yds (Size 9). Sample is Size 7 and used 14g/ 55m/ 60yds in shade 'Air'.
Yarn substitutes: Any yarn of the same meterage/yardage and similar blend that is suitable for socks. If you use a different blend, your tension/gauge may vary, and you may not have enough yarn to complete the project.
Sizes: The pattern covers nine palm circumferences from small child to large adult (16cm/ 6.2″ to 24cm/ 9.5″).
Ease: Designed to be worn with about 2cm/0.75" negative ease.
Tension/gauge:
Unblocked tension/gauge of 36 sts and 50 rounds over 10cm/ 4" across dip stitch pattern. Blocked tension/gauge of 33 sts and 48 rnds over 10cm/ 4" across dip stitch pattern.
- 2.25mm circular needles with a 40cm/ 16" cable for the body, and a long cable (for magic loop) or double-pointed needles for the crown
- 2.5mm (US B/1) crochet hook for right dip stitches (optional)
- Waste yarn for reserving thumb stitches
- 2 place markers
- Tapestry needle
Stitches and techniques:
knit, knit through back loop, purl, dip stitch left, dip stitch right, k2tog, m1l, m1r, ssk
If you buy this pattern, you may also be interested in the Aloe Hat or Aloe Socks or my other crochet patterns or knitting patterns.
Pattern Pricing
I operate a ‘pay what you can’ scale for my electronic/downloadable single patterns. I usually charge £5 for these patterns and to encourage access for all crafters, these are now available on a scale of £3 - £7 and you chose what you can afford within that scale.
Please note that this doesn’t apply to my hard copy patterns, which remain priced at £5 and come with an automatic digital download.
Pattern format
Aloe Fingerless Mitten pattern is a ten-page document. If you are purchasing a printed copy, it is A4 sized with large, clear text.
Weights given are approximated to provide the best estimate for postage and packaging costs only.
Product materials, sourcing and PoM Rating
This product was originated by me at Fay Dashper-Hughes Designs. This pattern is printed by me on paper that is manufactured in the UK, using wind power and 100% recycled post-consumer fibre.
Postage and Packaging
You can read all about P&P here.
The P&P costs applied are very transparent. No additional costs are added on, you simply pay for the cost of packaging and the cost of postage. I don't offer free P&P because what that usually means is that the cost of P&P has been added to the cost of goods. I think it is better to assume that my customers aren't daft and would rather have transparent P&P costs than the pretence of 'Free P&P' with inflated prices on the items that they are buying.