[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Mobility mittens

[Dorothea Martin]

Hello, Everyone,
A Google search for "Mobility Mittens" turned up this pattern; and 
would you believe that it comes from our own list archive. Here it is:
Something very cool to make for cane users to keep there hands warm, smile.
Mobility Mitten Instructions
Maryland School for the Blind
Begin with four size (5,6,7) needles. You will need approximately 2 oz 
of wool or other yarn, and a clip to hold stitches. Scraps are easily 
adaptable to this project, making stripes of several colors. Gauge can 
be adjusted by using different sized needles & weight for yarn.
Cast on (30, 36, 42) stitches
Knit 1, pearl 1- in a rib stitch for desired length of cuff (approx 5-6")
Switch to stocking stitch
Increase 1 stitch every (5, 6, 7) stitches on the 3rd, 6th & 9th row. 
Total increase equals (18, 24, 30) stitches.
At 1" from the cuff put 8 stitches on the holder to form an opening for 
the crook.
Cut yarn leaving approx 6" length hanging for sewing later
Continue by casting on 8 stitches to replace those on the holder
Continue knitting until you get back to the cast on stitches. These 8 
cast on stitches are knit in a rib stitch like the cuff for approx 8 rows.
At the end of the 8 rows of rib stitch opening, continue in stocking 
knit stitch for 4 to 5" (depending on size) (including increase)
Begin decreasing by decreasing 1 stitch every (5, 6, 7) stitches every 
3 rows ( as with the increase above) until 24 stitches remain.
Knit two stitches together around until 14 stitches remain.
Knit 1, purl 1 for 2" to form an opening for the cane at the end of the mitten.
Bind off
To finish the crook opening in the palm of the mitten, pick up the 8 
stitches from the holder onto the needle.
Use the stocking knit stitch for 6 rows.
Cast off and sew up the opening on the sides.
FOR EXTRA FANCY MITTEN:
A pocket may be formed on the top of the mitten as follows:
Hold 20 stitches on a holder
Pick them back up on the next round
Pick up 20 stitches to knit the back of the pocket
Stitch together to form the pocket
Add a button or Velcro closing
Becky Frankeberger
Happy knitting. You might want to try this one without a class. If 
anyone has any questions, write me.
Dotty