MyJewelThief Knits

Button Flap Fingerless Mitts

Button Flap Fingerless Mitts Free Knitting Pattern!

These fingerless gloves have a classic, yet modern design that is super easy and quick. The button flap gives it a finished look and the "No Thumb" thumb opening makes it a breeze to knit.  No button holes needed! Great for gift giving - your friends never need know how easy these really are! 

These gloves are worked from the cuff up. They begin knit in the round, knit back and forth at the thumb opening, then back to knitting in the round for the top of the glove.  The button flap is knit as a separate piece, then sewn on with the buttons.  

Originally knit in Lion Brand Wool-Ease for it's cost effective nature and ease of washing, but any worsted yarn will work great. I was able to get 2 pairs of gloves out of one skein.  

Use any buttons that look great - no specific size needed, and since they are sewn on directly, there are no pesky button holes to match up to your cool buttons.

Materials:

• Yarn: 80-100 yards Lion Brand Wool-Ease or any Worsted/ Aran Weight Yarn

• Needles: US Size 8 (5mm) 40" Circular for Magic Loop Method or set of Double Points

• 4 buttons

• Stitch marker

• Yarn needle

Gauge: 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch in the round

Measurements: approx 8" lon 

Seed Stitch:

Row 1: *Knit 1, purl 1. Repeat from * across.

Row 2: *Purl 1, knit 1. Repeat from * across

Pattern:

Body Of Glove:

CO 30 stitches and join for knitting in the round. Place marker to show beginning of round if needed.

K1, P1 rib for 4 rounds.

Knit until piece measures 5" long from cast on edge.

Begin knitting thumb hole opening as follows:

  Row 1 (WS) - SL 1, P across.

  Row 2 (WS) - SL 1, K across.

  Rows 3, 5 & 7 - repeat Row 1.

  Rows, 4, 6 & 8 - repeat Row 2.

*At start of Row 9, begin knitting in the round again.  At the beginning of row 9, pull yarn tightly to make the closure for the top of the thumb.

  Rows 9-12 - Knit

  Rows 13-16 - K1, P1 Rib

Cast off loosely. Weave in ends.

Button Flap:

CO 6 stitches leaving long tail.

Knit in seed stitch until piece measures 3" long.

Cast off leaving long tail.

Use tails of cast on and cast off to knit button flap to the glove.  Attach your super cute buttons at the same time.

ENJOY!

Ribband Knit Wrap Bracelets

 

I'm obsessed with Chan Luu bracelets, and Laura Nelkin's Ribband pattern is the perfect knit version. Laura's pattern is available at Nelkin Designs or at her Ravelry page. She has an amazing knitted jewelry pattern collection - go get em!

I modified the pattern for the lazy. You can see my version at My Ravelry Page too.

Just did a simple stockinette pattern with the beads in the middle. I couldn’t find the patience for the W2 k1p1 thing. Threaded beads on the yarn till I got sick of it. Knitted till it looked like it would wrap around a few times. I did block them, but only to even em out a bit. Used leftover sock yarn and cheap 1/2 off beads.

LOVE this pattern! I think I’ll make some of these for Xmas gifts. Im struggling with the urge to go buy more beads. This could be dangerous.

 

Crap I Make With Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Recipe #1

Crap I Make With Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Recipe #1:

Mike's Cracky Egg Cups...

Leftover Rotisserie Chicken
6 eggs
Mushrooms
Onions
Swiss cheese

Mix all that stuff together and shove into mini muffin tins. Bake for 30 minutes at 350. Watch husband gorge himself.

Small details... The mushrooms and onions were originally sautéed and leftover from some pasta madness I tried to make the other night. Used one breast from the yummy $4.99 Kroger rotisserie chicken. Shredded the Swiss cheese. Baked for 30 minutes at 350. Got 18 mini eggy things out of it all. High protein & low sodium goodness.