SIZE: 24 months (2 yrs), Child 7-8, Adult Medium, Large Finished Width 2¾ (3½, 4¼, 5) inches Finished Length 6 (8, 10½, 11½) inches 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.
CORRECTIONS: (applied Feb 27, 2003)
Top Shaping: Row 1 (RS) Ssk, k to
within 2 sts of marker, k2tog; ssk, k to
within last 2 sts, k2tog.
Palm (RS) K12 (14, 17, 20) sts; remove markers, place the 9 (11, 13,
15) sts on stitch holder or strand of yarn; k12 (14, 17, 20) - 24
(28, 34, 40) sts. Cont in St st until piece measures 5 (6, 5,9, 10)”
from beg.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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NOTE: pattern makes either Toddler or Child (2 pair), Woman or Man (1 pair) Mittens are shown in #311 Rococo, crochet (#321 Williamsburg, knit; #307 Antique, crochet; #335 Prairie, knit)
Family of Mittens
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GAUGE:
16 sts + 24 rows = 4 inches (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)
MITTENS Cuff
Using smaller needles and leaving 10 inches tail, cast on 25 (29, 35, 41) sts. Row 1 (WS) P1, (k1, p1) across. Row 2 K1, (p1, k1) across.
Rep Rows 1-2 for approximately 2 (2½, 3, 3 ½) inches , ending with RS row. Change to larger needles. Beg with a purl row, work 3 (5, 7, 9) St st rows.
K to marker, slip marker, M1, k to last st before 2nd marker, M1, slip marker, k to end.
Rep Rows 2-3 until there are 9 (11, 13, 15) sts between markers. P33 (39, 47, 55) sts.
Palm (RS)
K12 (14, 17, 20) sts; remove markers, place the 9 (11, 13, 15) sts on stitch holder or strand of yarn; k12 (14, 17, 20) - 24 (28, 34, 40) sts. Cont in St st until piece measures 5 (6, 9, 10) inches from beg. End on a WS row, placing a marker between two center sts.
Top Shaping: Row 1 (RS)
Ssk, k to within 2 sts of marker, k2tog; slip marker; ssk, k to within last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 2 Purl. Rep these 2 rows 1 (2, 3, 4) times - 16 (16, 18, 20) sts. Next Row (all sizes) K2tog across. Next Row Purl. Break yarn, leaving a 10 inches tail. Using large-eyed, blunt needle and beg with last st on needle, pull tail through rem sts 2 times, pulling tightly.
Thumb Top
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. Last row K2tog around. Cut yarn leaving a tail; thread tail into needle and back through rem 4 (5, 6, 7) sts as for Top, twice.
Finishing
: Using tails, seam cuff, palm, and thumb. Darn opening beneath thumb. Darn in ends.
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Family of Mittens Reviewed by Bonnie Clarkson on 2011-12-21
The pattern was pretty easy, but I didn't like the thumb. The second mitten I put on a stitch holder and knitted it separate so that the thumb was more separate from the palm.
I am a very loose knitter, so I cast on 25 st and it came out about right. I also used my hand as a guide for length as I knitted.
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