Classic Mittens Pattern #5617

Size 8 to 10

1 Pr. Standard No. 4 Needles
Jack Frost Knitting Worsted—2-oz.

RIGHT MITTEN: Cast on 34 sts. Work in ribbing of K 1, P 1, for 2¾ in. K 1 row, P 1 row, for 4 rows, then start thumb gusset as follows: Row 1—K 16, increase in each of next 2 sts, K 16. Row 2—Purl. Row 3—K 16, increase 1 st in next st, K 2, increase 1 st in next st, K 16. Row 4—Purl. Row 5—K 16, increase 1 st in next st, K 4, increase 1 st in next st, K 16. Row 6—Purl. Continue increasing in the above manner until there are 10 sts between increased sts. P 1 row after last increased row. Divide work as follows: K 17; place on st-holder. K 12 (thumb sts). Place remaining 17 sts on 2nd st-holder. Work back and forth on the 12 thumb sts for 11 rows. Decrease tip of thumb as follows: Row 1—* K 1, K 2 tog.; repeat from * across row. Row 2—P 2 tog. across row. Draw remaining sts tog. and fasten off. Sew thumb seam.
   Place the 17 sts from first st-holder to Needle. Attach yarn and pick up 2 sts at base of thumb. Place remaining 17 sts from 2nd st-holder to left hand Needle and K across row. Work even on the 36 sts until piece measures 3 in. from base of thumb or desired length. Decrease tip of mitten as follows: Row 1—K 1, K 2 tog., K 11, slip 1 st, K 1 st, P S S O, K 2 tog., K 1, K 2 tog., K 11, slip 1 st, K 1 st, P S S O, K 2 tog. Row 2—Purl. Row 3—K 1, K 2 tog., K 9, slip 1 st, K 1 st, P S S O, K 2, K 2 tog., K 9, slip 1 st, K 1 st, P S S O, K 1. Row 4—Purl. Row 5—K 1, K 2 tog., K 7, slip 1 st, K 1 st, P S S O, K 2, K 2 tog., K 7, slip 1 st., K 1 st, P S S O, K 1. Row 6—Purl. Row 7—K 1, K 2 tog., K 5, slip 1 st, K 1 st, P S S O, K 2, K 2 tog., K 5, slip 1 st, K 1 st, P S S O, K 1. Row 8—Purl.
   Weave or sew tip of mitten tog. Sew side seam.
LEFT MITTEN: Work as given for right mitten.
   Embroider desired name on each mitten as illustrated. For variation see No. 5618 which are made with Ombre Rainbow yarn.