Free Knitting Pattern: Homespun® Family of Mittens

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Family of Mittens
Lion Brand^® Homespun®
Pattern Number: 10116-K

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

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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MATERIALS

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790-311 Homespun® Yarn: Rococo

1 ball

$5.99

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Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]

$3.60

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Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 4 [3.5 mm]

$2.70

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Lion Brand Stitch Markers

$2.49

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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

$3.59

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Additional Materials

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)

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Color (A)
Homespun®
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Homespun®

Hepplewhite	Shaker	Colonial	Antique	Deco	Rococo	Edwardian	Tudor

Sierra	Regency	Williamsburg	Baroque	Ranch	Waterfall	Gothic	Prairie

Barrington	Nouveau	Windsor	Corinthian	Mediterranean	Delft	Quartz	Metropolis

Covered Bridge Red	Montana Sky	Florida Keys Green	Coral Gables	Boston Rose	Sunshine State	Black	Granite

Candy Apple	Harvest	Olive	Cobalt	Fawn	Barley	Fuchsia	Grape

Lemonade	Spring Green	Lavender Sachet	Blue Sky	Cotton Candy	Cream	Golden	Meadow

Fiesta	Russet	Plum	Apple Green	Chili	Saffron	Dusty Blue	Earth

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Family of Mittens
Lion Brand^® Homespun®

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 less 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.

Thumb Gusset: Row 1 (RS) K12 (14, 17, 20); pm; M1, k1, M1; pm; 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 2-3 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.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)	cont = continu(e)(s)(ing)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)	k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together	M1 = make 1
p = purl	Pm = place marker
rem = remain(s)(ing)	rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side	ssk = slip, slip, knit
St st = Stockinette stitch	st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together	WS = wrong side

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Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.

*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.


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