Tula’s Mitts

 

Tula's Mitts

These mitts were inspired by the character Tula Cowan from Maria V Snyder’s Fire Study (also referenced in Storm Glass and Sea Glass). She was a young woman who crafted beautiful glass animals.

These mitts are warm and basic with a twist – a corded back. Lace edging lends them a delicate air.

Errata added in italics, 7/3/11

Sizes and Materials List …
Size: XS/S (M/L)
Hook(s):

US G/6 (4.00 mm)

Yarn: Joy of Life Merino [100% superwash merino, 400 yds/100 g skein/ball]
Colors &
Approx. Yardage
Beach Combing, 140 (175) yds
Notions Yarn Needle
Gauge: 20 sts and 11 rows = 4”/10 cm
Always take time to check your gauge
  Skill Level - Intermediate Download pattern in PDF format
Notes …
Gauge Swatch

Work gauge swatch in Alternate Double Crochet.

Stitches Used Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Alternate Double Crochet (adc)
Alternate Triple Crochet (atrc)
Corded Ridge Stitch (crs)
Abbreviations

Back loop only (blo)
Each (ea)
Front loop only (flo)
Repeat (rep)
Skip (sk)
Stitch(es) (st / sts)
Yarn Over (yo)

Special Stitches Alternate Double Crochet (adc)

Yo, insert hook in work, yo, pull through work, yo, pull through 1 loop, yo, pull through remaining 3 loops.

Alternate Triple Crochet (atrc)

Yo twice, insert hook in work, yo, pull through work, yo, pull through 1 loop, yo, pull through 3 loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops.

Corded Ridge Stitch (crs)

After a right side row do not turn, with hook facing downwards, insert the hook back into the next stitch to the right, hook yarn (don’t yo) and pull through, turn hook and finish sc as normal.

See tutorial for this stitch on Ravelry.

Instructions …
Left Mitt
Base Chain Ch 33 (38).
Row 1 Sk 3 chs, adc in next 12 (14) chs, atrc in next 18 (21) chs. (30 (35) sts)
Row 2 Ch 3, turn, adc flo across.
Rows 3-5 (3-6) Rep row 2 3x (4x).
Row 6
(XS/S only)
Ch 4 and turn, atrc flo in next 18 sts, adc flo in next 12 sts.
Row 7 Ch 3, turn, adc flo in next 12 (14) sts, atrc flo in next 18 (21) sts.
Row 8
(M/L only)
Ch 4, turn, atrc flo in next 21 sts, adc flo in next 14 sts
Row 8 (9) Ch 3, turn, adc flo across.
Row 9
(XS/S only)
Rep row 8.
Row 10 Ch 1 and do not turn, work crs flo across, sl st in top of ch 3 from previous row.
Row 11 Ch 3 and do not turn, adc blo across.
Rows 12-17 (12-21) Repeat rows 10-11 3x (5x) more.
Row 18
(XS/S only)
Ch 3, turn, adc blo across.
Row 19
(XS/S only)
Ch 3, turn, adc flo in next 12 sts, atrc flo in next 18 sts. Do not fasten off.
Row 22
(M/L only)
Ch 4, turn, atrc flo in next 21 sts, adc flo in next 14 sts. Fasten off.
Join sides Fold in half, wrong sides together, with atrc and adc lined up (join yarn for M/L size) and sl st first 7 (8) atrc from each row together. Sl st along one side, skipping next 11 (13) sts (for thumb opening). Sl st all 12 (14) adc together. Do not fasten off.
Lace Edging
Row 1 Ch 1, turn glove so that the bottom is facing up (adc end). For XS/S size: sc 2 sts in end of ea row – not including crs return rows – adding one extra sc somewhere in row and  ending with a sl st into first sc. For M/L size: sc the following number of sts in end of row – not including crs return rows – *2, 2, 2, 3,* rep from * to * across. (31 (36) sts)
Row 2 Ch 1, turn, sc into first st, *ch 5 and sl st into third ch from hook, ch 3, sk next 4 sts, sc into next st,* rep from * to * across.
Row 3 Ch 1, turn, sc into first st, *ch 6 and sl st into third ch from hook, ch 4, sc into next sc,* rep from * to * across.
Row 4 Ch 1, turn, sc into first st, *ch 7 and sl st into third ch from hook, ch 5, sc into next sc* rep from * to * across. Fasten off.

Right Mitt

Base Chain Ch 34 (39).
Row 1 (1) Sk 4 chs, atrc flo in next 18 (21) sts, adc flo in next 12 (14) sts. (30 (35) sts)
Row 2 (2) Ch 3, turn, adc flo across.
Rows 3-5 (3-6) Repeat row 2 3x (4x).
Row 6
(XS/S only)
Ch 3, turn, adc flo in next 12 sts, atrc flo in next 18 sts.
Row 7 Ch 4, turn, atrc flo in next 18 (21) sts, adc flo in next 12 (14) sts.
Row 8
(M/L only)
Ch 3, turn, adc flo in next 14 sts. atrc flo in next 21 sts.
Row 8 (9) Ch 3, turn, adc flo across.
Row 9
(XS/S only)
Rep row 8.
Row 10 (10) Ch 1 and do not turn, work crs flo across, sl st in top of ch 3 from previous row.
Row 11 (11) Ch 3 and do not turn, adc blo across.
Rows 12-17 (12-21) Rep rows 10-11 3x (5x).
Row 18
(XS/S only)
Ch 3, turn, adc blo across.
Row 19
(XS/S only)
Ch 4, turn, atrc flo in next 18 (21) sts, adc flo in next 12 (14) sts. Fasten off
Row 22
(M/L only)
Ch 3, turn, adc flo in next 14 sts, atrc flo in next 21 sts. Do not fasten off.
Join Sides Fold in half, wrong sides together, with atrc and adc lined up (join yarn for XS/S size) and sl st first 7 (8) atrc from each row together. Sl st along one side, skipping next 11 (13) sts (for thumb opening). Sl st all 12 (14) adc together.
Lace Edging

Rep instructions from left mitt.

Tula's Mitts in blue

Finishing …

Weave in ends. Wash and block as needed.

Pattern and Green Mitt Photo © Tiffany Haworth, Joy of Life
Blue Mitt Photo © Heather Anderson