Approximate Age

Divide sts among 3 needles and join being careful not to twist sts. Using No. 3 needles, work in ribbing of k 2, p 2 for

decreasing if necessary, on last rnd to

Change to No. 5 needles and work in stockinette st (k each rnd) for

Next rnd: Slip next

onto a safety pin to be worked later for Thumb. Cast on

and complete rnd.

Work straight until piece measures from end of ribbing

or to tip of little finger.

Next rnd: K around, decreasing 4 sts evenly. Following rnd: K around. Repeat last 2 rnds, alternately, being careful decreases do not fall over each other, until there remain

Break yarn, leaving an 8-inch length. Thread this length into a needle, slip remaining sts onto it and draw together tightly. Fasten securely on wrong side.

THUMB … Slip sts from safety pin onto a No. 5 needle, attach yarn and pick up along cast-on sts

Work around until Thumb reaches ¼ inch from tip, or measures

Next rnd: * K 1, k 2 tog. Repeat from * around. Following rnd: K around. Break yarn and finish same as tip of mitten.