[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Mobility mittens

[terrypowers59 at gmail.com]

I was thinking of a mitten, with out the thumb.  If your thumb can stick
out, you can grip the cane between the mitten and the thumb.

Terry


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Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Mobility mittens

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

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