SIZE: 6-8 (9-12) years Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger size 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.
9 sts + 12 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) with 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 needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased. ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them together - 1 st decreased.
PATTERN STITCH
K1, p1 Rib (worked in the rnd)
Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rep Rnd 1 for K1, p1 Rib.
MITTEN (make 2)
With smaller needles, cast on 12 (16) sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles. Place marker for beginning of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle, being careful not to twist sts.
Work 6 rnds in K1, p1 Rib. Thumb Gusset
Change to larger needles. Next (Inc) Rnd: K5 (7), M1, k to end of rnd - 13 (17) sts at end of rnd. Next Rnd: K5 (7), place marker (pm), k3, pm, k to end of rnd. Next (Inc) Rnd: K to first marker, slip marker (sm), (k1, M1) twice, k1, sm, k to end of rnd - 5 sts between markers. Next Rnd: Knit. Next (Inc) Rnd: K to first marker, sm, k1, M1, k3, M1, k1, sm, k to end of rnd - 7 sts between markers. Next Rnd: Knit. Next (Inc) Rnd: K to first marker, sm, k1, M1, k5, M1, k1, sm, k to end of rnd - 9 sts between markers. Next Rnd: Knit. Next (Inc) Rnd: K to first marker, remove marker, k1, slip next 7 sts to holder for thumb, k1, remove marker, k to end of rnd - 12 (16) sts rem at end of rnd.
Hand
Continuing on these 12 (16) sts only, work in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) until piece measures about 5 (5 1/2) in. (12.5 (14) cm) from beg. Next Rnd: K6 (8), pm, k to end. Shape Top
Next (Dec) Rnd: *Ssk, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sm, ssk, k to 2 sts before end of rnd, k2tog - 8 (12) sts at end of this rnd. Next Rnd: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds until 4 sts rem. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through rem sts, pull tightly tog, and fasten off.
Thumb
Divide sts from holder onto 3 needles. K7 thumb sts from holder, pick up and k 2 sts along edge of hand - 9 sts. Join, place marker for beg of rnd.
Knit 1 (2) rnd(s). Next (Dec) Rnd: *K1, k2tog; rep from * around - 6 sts at end of rnd. Next (Dec) Rnd: (K2tog) 3 times - 3 sts rem.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tail through rem sts, pull tightly tog, and fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
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