This project is a little fancy and a lot of fun, and perfect for a special mom in your life, or even worked in white to wear at your wedding.
What you need
one ball Knit Picks Palette in Rouge or fingering weight wool of your choice
set of four size 3 US/3.25 mm double-pointed knitting needles
2 stitch markers
stitch holder or waste yarn
Gauge is 25 stitches and 36 rounds per 4 inches/10 cm, or 6.25 stitches and 9 rounds per inch/2.5 cm in Stockinette Stitch in the round.
Finished mitt is 10 inches/25 cm long at longest point and about 7 inches around unstretched. To fit an average sized woman’s hand, but the lace panel allows it to stretch a lot.
Instructions
Looking for a stylish and practical accessory to keep your hands warm during chilly weather? Look no further than these Knit Women’s Lacy Mitts! This free knitting pattern is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of elegance to their winter wardrobe.
The mitts feature a delicate lace pattern that is both beautiful and functional. The openwork design allows for ventilation while still providing warmth and insulation, making these mitts perfect for transitioning between indoor and outdoor activities.
Knitting the Left Mitt
Cast on 48 stitches. Divide onto needles as follows: 13-22-13. Lace panel is worked on the center 22 stitches, while the remaining 26 stitches are worked in Stockinette Stitch.
Work the Vine Lace pattern as follows:
Rounds 1 and 3: Knit.
Round 2: K3, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k1*. Repeat from * to *, end k1.
Round 4: K2, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1*. Repeat from * to *, end k2.
Continue in pattern until piece measures 6 inches/15 cm.
Next round, K6, place marker, m1, k1, m1, place marker, k6. Continue with panel on those stitches and increase on each end of the stitches inside the marker (this is your thumb gusset) every other round until there are 15 stitches inside the markers.
Next round, work to thumb stitches and place them on a stitch holder or piece of waste yarn. Cast on 1 stitch over this space and continue in pattern for 1 inch/2.5 cm.
Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 4 rounds.
Bind off in pattern. 
Finishing the Thumb
Place the remaining 15 stitches back onto 2 needles and pick up one stitch where the thumb meets the hand.
Knit 5 rounds.
Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 4 rounds.
Bind off in pattern.
Knitting the Right Mitt
Work as for left mitt, but place the thumb gusset in the center of the 12 stitches at the end of the round rather than at the beginning of the round.
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Can’t make row 2 work. 22 stitches on second needle. Lace pattern between * uses 7 stitches. Directions say to K3 at beginning of row. My calculations require 24 stiches to complete row 2.. What am I doing wrong Novice knitter.
Round 2: K3, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1* Repeat from * to *, end k1.
I hope this helps you!
If you look further down in the comments you will see you aren’t the only one who had that problem. I posted the solution I found.
Love this pattern, but having a lot of trouble with the directions. I tried to knit the pattern first before reading the comments and ran into the same problem as the comments above. Please fix your main page. And for the thumb sections, I wasn’t aware that I was actually making the thumb space with the M1 K1 M1 part, and did the M1 K1 M1 to both of the outside 13 stich needles instead of just the one. Please make this more clear for future knitters!!
Sorry for your confusion, Julia! I updated the pattern and added in a note that those are the thumb gusset stitches. Thanks!
I love this pattern but Round 2 does not come out right.
Hi Eleanor, I think I posted in the wrong area so am trying this way. My apologies if it gets posted twice!
I searched vine lace stitch patterns and from what I found, the stitches between the* should be the same on both pattern rows. The only difference is the number of stitches before you start into your pattern, and at the end of the round are different. This causes the lace pattern to shift back and forth, giving the vine effect. This is what I did when I knit mine and they turned out right.
So this is how I knit row 2:
Round 2: K3, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1* Repeat from * to *, end k1.
I hope this helps you!
Would like to make these mitts, but WHY DO I HAVE TO PRINT OFF ALL THE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.?????? I just want the pattern! Please email me! Thanks
Hello Gail – just click on the printable pattern to get just the project!
Could you be more specific on the pattern in round 2, eg. where should the extra YO fit?
Hi Karen, sorry I didn’t see this comment until now. This is what I did and it worked out:
Round 2: K3, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1* Repeat from * to *, end k1.
I hope this helps you!
Hi there, love these mitts. I have casted on, but I think there may be a typo in line 2 of the vine lace pattern. Should there not be a YO, K1 at the end of the pattern sequence on that line? The way it is written, there is only one YO but 2 decreases. If I knit the way it is written I will eventually run out of stitches on that needle.
I searched vine lace stitch patterns and from what I found, the stitches between the* should be the same on both pattern rows. The only difference is the number of stitches before you start into your pattern, and at the end of the round are different. This causes the lace pattern to shift back and forth, giving the vine effect. This is what I did when I knit mine and they turned out right.
So this is how I knit row 2:
Round 2: K3, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1* Repeat from * to *, end k1.
I hope this helps you!
Should have the comments first! Lol I also had problems with r 2! Thanks for clearing it up! Lovely patterns the way!