Tea Time
Indulge in the charm of old-fashioned tea time with our delightful **lace fingerless mitts knitting pattern**. Picture yourself sipping tea from delicate cups, with the soft clink of family silver surrounding you. These lovely mitts are perfect for your afternoon tea gatherings, adding a touch of elegance while you enjoy delicious biscuits and ask, “One lump, or two?” Crafted with care, this pattern showcases beautiful lacework that is sure to impress. What more could a lady wish for than these exquisite lace mitts to enhance her tea party ensemble?
Construction Notes: This pattern features a heavy lace pair of fingerless mitts with buttoned cuffs that you can easily knit at home. Start by crafting the cuffs, which are designed to be both functional and fashionable. Once the cuffs are completed, you'll pick up stitches along one edge and work the hand in the round for a seamless finish. The innovative afterthought thumb technique is utilized to keep the stunning lace pattern intact across the back of each hand, ensuring that the mitts remain stylish and practical.
Notions: For this project, you will need **6 buttons** (approximately 0.5"/1.5 cm in size), a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and a scrap yarn or stitch holder to help manage your stitches as you work.
Skills Required: This pattern is suitable for knitters with basic skills, including knit and purl stitches, and experience working on double-pointed needles (DPNs). You will also need to be comfortable with techniques such as k2tog, ssk, k3tog, and sk2p, all of which are clearly described in the pattern. Additionally, you will learn how to create yarn overs (yo) and bobbles, which will add texture and dimension to your project. Reading charts is an essential skill for this pattern and is thoroughly explained to guide you through the lacework.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Chris Church (rchrispy on Ravelry) for providing invaluable technical editing, ensuring this pattern is easy to follow and perfect for your knitting repertoire. Enjoy crafting these charming lace fingerless mitts—ideal for your next tea party or as a heartfelt gift for a fellow knitting enthusiast!
