Knit Muffatees or Long Armlets (Modern Instructions)

These fantastic little fingerless mitts are easy to knit, and have a very simple stitch pattern.
They are ideal for beginning level knitters, or advanced knitters who simply want to take things easy
for a while.
Historical knitting used finer yarn and smaller needles than we are often used to today. The
desired affect was that of dainty elegance. One of the first books to publish knitting patterns was The
Workwoman's Guide, by A Lady, published in 1838. This muffatee pattern was included in the book.
It makes a very neat and handy fingerless mitt. I have translated the instructions into modern knitting
terms that the modern knitter will be familiar with. Happy Knitting!

Yarn: Mirasol Sulka Legato, Brown Sheep Legacy Lace, Debbie Rialto Lace, or other laceweight yarn,
approximately 25 grams for muffatees, 50 grams for armlets.
Needles: One set single point needles, size 3.

Directions:

With long tail cast-on or other favorite cast on method, cast on 40 stitches. (The long tail cast on is the
method described in The Workwoman's Guide.) For long elbow length armlets, cast on 80-100 stitches.

*Knit three rows, purl three rows. Repeat from * until fabric is long enough to reach around wrist,
about 22 ridges.

Sew up long side from top to about 3 1/4” from finger edge. Leave a 2 1/4” opening in side for thumb.
Sew up last 1” to complete mitt. Weave in ends, wash and block if desired.

Copyright 2016 Kelsey Patton. www.spindleshuttleandneedle.com