Malabrigo "Leaves" // Valentina Fezova-Georgieva

PROJECT DETAILS

Status FO
Started 12/9/2022
Completed 12/10/2022
Pattern Name Leaves
Designer Valentina Fezova-Georgieva
Yarn Malabrigo Washted, Worsted Weight, 210 yds. (100% Superwash Merino): 722 Fortaleza
Needles US 6 (4.0mm) - cuff, top ribbing, and thumb and ribbing; US 8 (5.0mm) - hand

NOTES

This is one of my favorite quick and easy TNT patterns for fingerless mitts.

Modifications

  • US 6 (4.0 mm) - for the cuff, thumb & top ribbing; US 8 (5.0 mm) - for the hand

  • Two-at-a-time socks, magic loop

  • Andrea Mowry tubular cast on, one mitt cuff at a time for 4 rows; then put both mitt cuffs on one circular knitting needle (10 sts. each mitt, each needle) for two-at-a-time knitting

  • Stopped at 18 rows of 1x1 ribbing; 2.5” (worried about yarn chicken)

  • For the thumb: Pick up stitches with size US 6 (4.0mm); knit 2 rounds past the “no holes” pick up rows; 5 rows of 1x1 ribbing (start on row 3)

  • Italian bind off for thumb and cuff ribbing at the top of the mitt

RESOURCES

  • Tubular Bind Off in the Round // Knitting with Suzanne Bryan // Youtube

Final Thoughts

I love this pattern. This time it took less than two days.

Vanilla Fingerless Mitts - Malabrigo Lace Yarn

PROJECT DETAILS

Status FO
Started 5/8/2022
Completed 5/13/2022
Pattern Name Vanilla Fingerless Mitts
Designer Me
Yarn Malabrigo Lace // Leftovers // Pearl & Pink Frost
Needles US 4 // 3.5mm, 40" circular

NOTES

I have so many bits and bobs when it comes to left over yarn. So, I decided to knit my own vanilla fingerless mitt pattern.

PATTERN NOTES {Vanilla Fingerless Mitts]

  • CO 36 (Crochet Tubular Cast On, two-at-a-time)

  • US 4, 3.5mm

Final Thoughts

  • These came out a little short, but are very well-used. I didn’t take the first “FO” photo until after I had worn them almost daily. They are pilled, but still lovely, soft, and warm.