These are sort of fingertip wash mitts. Compared to the big, luxury mitts they dry more quickly and don’t drip as much while washing at the sink–you know that drip down to the elbows? The textured stitch makes for good scrubbiness. They measure about 4 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches wide at the top, flaring out to 4 inches at the ruffled bottom edge.
A very quick knit.
Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, assorted colors
Needles: size 6 circular or straights
CO 63 sts
Row 1: (RS) Using color A, K3, *bind off 3, K3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, bind off 3, K1, K2tog. You should now have 32 sts on needle.
Row 2: K
Row 3: K
Row 4: P
Row 5: K
Row 6: Change to color B; P
Row 7: K
Row 8: Change back to color A; P
Row 9: K
Row 10: Change to color B; P
Row 11: K
Row 12: K
Row 13: *K3, sl 1, rep from * to end
Row 14: *sl 1, P3, rep from * to end
Row 15: As row 13
Row 16: K
Row 17: *K1, sl 1, K2, rep from * to end
Row 18: *P2, sl 1, P1, rep from * to end
Row 19: As row 17
Row 20: K
Repeat Rows 13-20.
Fold over and knit together the edges of the mitt using your preferred method. One way would be simply to sew the top and side edges. Another way is to use the three-needle bind off for the top edge and sew together the side with a tapestry needle.
Choosing your color combinations is the fun part.
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oh these would make such nice bath mitts too! thanx for the pattern, TL.
Yes! That’s what I use them for! After you commented I realized the way I described them makes them sound like dishcloths. I need to rename them I suppose–what should I call them?
I was going to ask to see them in use because I’ve never seen dish cloth mitts, but it makes perfect sense now. I need to learn how to knit. These are super cute.
Actually, I’m thinking these would make great gifts with a bar of home-made soap at Christmas. I’m taking a soap-making class next week and this would be perfect!!
These are adorable! I added a picture of my 1st attempt to the flickr group page – it’s waiting approval. I can’t wait to make more! Thanks so much. If I ever get brave enough to try making soap, I’d package these up for gifts. =)
Wow! You are fast! I’m going over right now to see your mitt.
And thrifty, too!
Would anyone be able to convert the pattern to crochet? I don’t like to knit, but love crocheting. These would be perfect for using up scrap yarn!
I wish I was much of a crocheter, but Ivory is the hooker around here. Maybe she will take a look at it.
I think I’d call them bath or shower mits…way cute!
Have you done this up in the round at all? (cue lazy knitter!)
Great pattern, and a truly quick knit….finished one up just last night with some variegated yarn, and really like the finished piece. Even learned the 3-needle bind-off, too, which was a huge bonus! Thank you for sharing your pattern!
Tania–I’m glad you liked it, thank you! It think it would do well in the round, just haven’t gotten the dpn’s out for this one yet. I’ll have to try it.
I’m still a little confused. How do you use these things? And which side is the cuff side?
Tyger Schoonholzer– They fit over the four fingers just over the knuckles and you scrub with it, face, etc.,(or dishes) holding it secure with the thumb. They are the same on both sides The opening/cuff is the edge with the slight flare and the “ruffle”.
ThePattern for Mini Wash Mitts looks really nice. However, I am just a beginner; so help please. Could one just bind off then sew the edge and seam togther? I would assume one would do the sewing by turning the mitt inside out. Thank you for the help.
Terri Norris–Yes, sewing the seam is A-OK. I do it all the time. Happy knitting.
The Mini Wash Mitts looks great. I have a question, would it be alright to bind off, then sew the edge and seam together?
Am beginner knitter. Having trouble with pattern for Mini Wash Mitts. Cannot get off the ground with the first row. Always end up with wrong number of sts. at the end. Help, Please.
Terri–Are you ending up with more or fewer than 32?
Am ending up with more , or less sts. then needed for the end of the row. Can’t figure out where I am going wrong.
Terri–Here’s a binding off video just in case that’s the problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U8qM2iclCo
When you bind off 3 you are decreasing each time. After you K3 (at the beg of row 1) K 1 st, bind off, K another st, bo, K the third st, bo. Then continue and K3, etc. Hope I didn’t confuse you more!