[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Mobility mittens

Thu Apr 9 16:42:31 UTC 2020

Hey, Terry, that sounds pretty neat! Better than your hand freezing off when it's super cold! :) 

Thanks,
Ari

> On Apr 9, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Terry Powers via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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> Of Dorothea Martin via NFB-Krafters-Korner
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> Cc: Dorothea Martin <bestsinger at samobile.net>
> 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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