Knitted Mini Wash Mitts

by Tomato Lady on June 9, 2009

img_3929These 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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rowena___. June 9, 2009 at 3:11 pm

oh these would make such nice bath mitts too! thanx for the pattern, TL.

TL June 9, 2009 at 3:45 pm

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?

Lindsay June 9, 2009 at 7:11 pm

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.

Robin June 10, 2009 at 11:57 pm

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!!

nancy June 11, 2009 at 1:49 pm

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. =)

TL June 11, 2009 at 2:33 pm

Wow! You are fast! I’m going over right now to see your mitt.

TL June 11, 2009 at 2:34 pm

And thrifty, too!

Naomi June 21, 2009 at 11:04 pm

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!

TL June 22, 2009 at 8:10 pm

I wish I was much of a crocheter, but Ivory is the hooker around here. Maybe she will take a look at it.

AnimalCracker August 5, 2009 at 2:43 am

I think I’d call them bath or shower mits…way cute!

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