SIZE: 24 months (2 yrs), Child 7-8, Medium, Large Finished Width 2 3/4 (3 1/2, 4, 5) in. (6.5 (9, 10, 12.5) cm) Finished Length 6 (8, 10 1/2, 11 1/2) in. (15 (20.5, 26.5, 29.5) cm) Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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2-Needle Mittens For Mall Of America
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Chunky
GAUGE:
16 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) using larger needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop. ssk (slip, slip knit) Slip the next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, from the tip of the left needle to the tip of the right needle; insert the left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts from the left and k them tog from this position to dec 1 st.
MITTENS
Cuff
With smaller needles and leaving a long tail, cast on 25 (29, 35, 41) sts. Row 1 (WS): P1, (k1, p1) across. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) across.
Rep these 2 rows 6 (6, 9, 9) times. Change to larger needles. Beg with a purl row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 3 (5, 7, 9) rows. Thumb Gusset Row 1 (RS): K12 (14, 17, 20), place marker, M1, k1, M1, place marker, k12 (14, 17, 20). Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. Row 3: K to marker, slip marker, M1, k to last st before 2nd marker, M1, slip marker, k to end.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until there are 9 (11, 13, 15) sts between markers.
Purl 1 row. Palm (RS) Next Row: K12 (14, 17, 20), removing markers, slip next 9 (11, 13, 15) sts to a stitch holder, k12 (14, 17, 20). Continue in St st until piece measures about 5 (6, 9, 10) in. (12.5 (15, 23, 25.5) cm) from beg. End with a WS row and place marker between 2 center sts. Top Shaping Row 1 (RS): Ssk, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker, ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 2: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (2, 3, 4) time(s) - 16 (16, 18, 20) sts. Next Row: K2tog across - 8 (8, 9, 10) sts. Next Row: Purl.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Using yarn needle and beg with last st on needle, pull tail through rem sts, gather tog, and fasten off. Thumb
With RS facing, return sts from holder to larger needle. Join yarn and k across. Next row: P3 (4, 5, 6), p2tog, p4 (5, 6, 7).
Work 2 (2, 4, 6) more rows in St st. Next row: K2tog across.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Using yarn needle and beg with last st on needle, pull tail through rem sts, gather tog, and fasten off.
FINISHING
Seam hand. With yarn tail, seam thumb and opening below thumb. Weave in ends.
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2-Needle Mittens For Mall Of America Reviewed by Samantha Stancliffe on 2012-12-10
This was my first experience knitting mittens and the pattern was very easy to follow. I used a multi-colored acrylic yarn instead of the kind listed in this pattern and it came out fine. Thanks for a great pattern!
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