2 x 2 mitts

I have really been wanting to knit some of the yarn I have dyed, but couldn't think of anything I really wanted to create. Then these popped into my head. They're fairly simple, and can be made simpler by using a regular bind off, rather than the picot edge I used on these.
They are so quick, they knit up in less than a weekend.
(FYI - I plan on getting pictures with both of the mitts being worn in one picture in a few days. Right now it is just me and my camera phone, so I could only take one hand at a time!)

YARN: Fingering Sock Yarn, I used a 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon blend that I dyed myself.
NEEDLES: US size one DPNs or circular for magic loop.
NOTIONS: Needle to weave in ends
GAUGE: Doesn't really matter

Before we start I want to warn you that these are going to look super small as you knit them. However, the 2x2 rib is really stretchy, so don't worry, these will fit any average sized wrist!

INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 40 stitches. Divide between four DPNs if using. Join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.
Work in 2x2 rib(K2, P2) for 5 1/2 inches, or desired length.
Thumb: Work in patt for five stitches, bind off six stitches, work in patt to end of round. Next round: Work in patt for five stitches, cast on six stitches, work in patt to end of round.
Work in patt for another 2 1/2 inches, or desired lenght.

Bind off stitches using picot edge bind off.

Finishing: Weave in ends.

PICOT EDGE BIND OFF:
*Cast on two stitches. Bind off four stitches. Return stitch on right needle to left needle; repeat from* to end of round.

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Pattern © 2011 Natalie Gonzalez. Please e-mail me at natalie.knit@gmail.com if you wish to make these to sell. Do not reproduce and redistribute pattern. Any questions or comments? Feel free to e-mail me!
If my fingers appear dirty in these pictures, it's because, well, they are. They're stained with soot. Long story.

Eyelet Fingerless Mitts

YARN: 1 skein Debbie Bliss “Cashmerino Aran” yarn, any color. (Shown in #205, Denim.)
NEEDLES: US size 2 dpns, or size needed to obtain gauge
NOTIONS: Stitch Markers
GAUGE: 24 stitches = 4”

INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 36 stitches. Divide between two or three needles. Join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.
CUFF:
- Round one: *P1, K1; repeat from *.
- Round two: Knit.
- Round three: *K1, P1; repeat from *.
- Round four: Knit.
- Round five: *P1, K1; repeat from *.
- Rounds six & seven: Knit.
- Round eight: *K1, YO, K2TOG; repeat from *.
- Round nine: Knit.

INCREASING FOR THUMB:
- Round one: K1, P1, K1, P1, place marker, knit to end of round.
- Round two: K1, P1, K1, P1, slip marker, knit to end of round.
- Round three & four: Repeat round two.
- Round five: K1, P1, M1, K to last stitch before marker, M1, P1, slip marker, knit to end of round.
-Repeat rounds two through five, five more times. You now have a total of 16 stitches from start of round to stitch marker.
- Repeat rounds two through four once.

THUMB:
- K1, P1. Slip next stich purlwise. *Slip next stich purlwise, slip second stich on right needle over first stitch; repeat from * until you have bound off last knit stich over last purl before marker; remove marker.
- Slip last stitch from right needle to left needle.
- Working firmly, cast on three stitches to right needle. Slip first stitch on left needle back to right needle, slip last cast-on stitch over this stitch.
- Knit to end of round. You now have 37 stitches.
- Knit 17, k2tog, knit to end of round. You now have 36 stitches.

HAND:
Knit all rounds until piece measures four inches from end of cuff.
- Round one: *K1, YO, K2TOG; repeat from *.
- Rounds two & three: Knit.
- Round four: *K1, P1; repeat from *.
- Round five: Knit.
- Round six: *P1, K1; repeat from *.
- Round seven: Knit.
- Round eight: *K1, P1; repeat from *.
- Round nine: Knit.
BO all stitches.

FINISHING:
Weave in all ends.
Weave ribbon through eyelits, if desired.

TIP: M1 – With tip of left needle, lift strand running between needles from the front, knit stitch. Or, if you wish the stitch to blend in better, knit in back of stitch.
Pattern © 2011 Natalie Gonzalez. Please e-mail me at natalie.knit@gmail.com if you wish to make these to sell. Do not reproduce and redistribute pattern. Any questions or comments? Feel free to e-mail me!