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Crochet Mittens Pattern

contributed by SpinaYarn.com

Gauge: = 4 sc = 1" on G hook

Classic crocheted mittens in a range of children's and women's sizes are so easy to make, you'll want to make a pair for all the kids and ladies in your family.

Crochet Mittens - Sizes: [child's size 5-6, 6-8, 10-12, women's glove size 7-8 1/2]

Starting at top of mitten. ch4, join with a sl st to form ring.

Rd 1: Work [5-6-6-7] sc in ring, join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Note: mark beg of each round for ease in counting rds.

Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc. [10-12-12-14] sc join with sl st.

Rd 3: Rep rd 2 [20-24-24-28] sc join with sl st

For sizes 5-6 and 10-12 only work the following rd: 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next [9-11] sts, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each st around: [22-26]; do not join.

For all sizes: continue working even in sc without joining at ends of rnd, until piece measures [3 1/2-4 1/2-5-5 1/2]" from beginning.

Thumb opening: Ch [3-4-5-6] skip next [3-4-5-6] sts, sc in each st until you reach the chain, sc in each ch. Continue to work even in sc until piece measures [1 1/2-2-2 1/2-3]" from chain. Do not cut yarn.

Cuff: The cuff is worked at right angles to the rest of the mitten.

Chain [10-12-14-16] stitches starting with the stitch you have left on the hook.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch, then sc in each of next 2 sc sts at wrist. turn

Row 2: Skip 2 sc sts just worked; working in back lp only (the loop away from you) of each st, sc in each sc of Row 1; ch 1 turn.

Row 3: Working in back of loop only sc in each sc, then sc in each of next 2 sc at wrist, turn,

Rep Row 2 and 3 around the entire wrist. Do not cut yarn. Turn mitten inside out, loosely join last row of ribbing to first row of ribbing with sl st. Finish off yarn.

Thumb: Turn mitten right side out, hold piece with cuff at bottom. Join yarn at right of thumb opening with a sc. SC in each st across to left side of opening; sc in each st to right corner, sc in corner: [8-10-12-14] sts; join with a sl st. Work even in sc [(do not join rnds) for [1/2-1/2-3/4-1]" On next rnd, dec 2 sts. Work even in sc until thumb measures [1 1/2-2- 2 1/2- 3]". Cut yarn leaving a 10" tail. Use needle to wave through each st at top, pull tightly, fasten off. Weave in ends.



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