Lion Brand^® Jiffy^®

GAUGE:

12 sc + 12 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) with larger hook. 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.

NOTES:

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.

MITTENS (make 2)
Cuff
Leaving a tail for sewing and using smaller hook, ch 8 (10, 12, 13). Working from side to side, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across — 7 (9, 11, 12) sts; turn.
Ribbing
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc across; turn. Rep last row 11 (15, 19, 23) more times, or to desired length. On last row, change to larger hook, ch 1. Do not turn.
Palm
Working across top of ribbing, sc 13 (17, 21, 25) sts evenly spaced across; turn.
Next Row (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across and inc by working 2 sc in each of 3 (4, 6, 5) sts evenly spaced; turn — 16 (21, 27, 30) sts.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.
Rep last row 5 (9, 14, 16) more times.
Top Shaping
Rnd 1(for child and medium sizes only): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each of next 7 (10) sts, sc2tog, sc in each of next 8 (11) sts, sc2tog — 18 (24) sts; turn.
Next Rnd (all sizes): Ch 1, [sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 (5, 8, 11) sts, sc2tog] twice — 12 (14, 20, 26) sts; turn.
Next Rnd (all sizes): Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.
Next Rnd (for large size only): Ch 1, (sc2tog, sc in each of next 9 sts, sc2tog) twice — 22 sts; turn.
Next Rnd (all sizes): Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.
Next Rnd (all sizes): Ch 1, sc2tog across; turn.
Next Rnd (all sizes): Ch 1, sc in each of rem 6 (7, 10, 11) sts.
Fasten off, leaving about 10 in. (25 cm) tail. Thread tail into needle and back through back loops of rem sts. Pull tail tightly to close opening and leave tail for sewing.
Thumb
With the RS facing and using larger hook, skip first sc row after ribbing. Join yarn with a slip st between 2nd and 3rd rows on side edge. Ch 1, sc in same row as joining and in each of next 3 (5, 6, 7) rows. Planning to leave last 2 rows free on opposite side of mitten, sc in 4 (6, 7, 8) rows — 8 (12, 14, 16) sts.
Rnd 1: Sc in 7 (11, 13, 15) sts, sc2tog.
Rnd 2: Sc in 6 (10, 12, 14) sts, sc2tog.
Work 1 (2, 4, 5) additional sc rnds on 6 (10, 12, 14) sts.
Next Rnds (for child, medium, and large sizes only): Sc2tog around; then sc around on rem 5 (6, 7) sts.
Next Rnd (all sizes): Cut yarn and fasten off leaving a 6 in. (15 cm) tail. Turn to inside. Pull down firmly on tail, then weave into fabric.

FINISHING
Seam sides with tails. Weave in ends.

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