Based on Elizabeth Zimmerman’s adult mitten pattern, adapted by Sivia Harding

Gauge:
5 sts= 1" for a mitten measuring approx. 3-1/2" from side to side and 6" from top to bottom

Materials:
Worsted-weight wool in 2 colors - sm. amount
3.25 mm double-pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge
stitch holder or thread
tapestry needle

Instructions:

Cast on 28 stitches and distribute on 3 double-pointed needles.

For next 8 rounds, work K3, P1 rib

Next round - decrease, working (K2, SSK) 7 times around (21 sts)

For next 3 rounds, knit even.

Next round - increase, working (K3, M1) 7 times around (28 sts)

For next 9 rounds, knit even. (Note: If stripe is desired, work 7 rounds in MC, then change to CC and work 2 more rounds)

Next row - start thumb: For right mitten, knit 1 st, put next 5 sts on holder or thread, cast on 5 sts using backwards loop cast on, then continue knitting around. For left mitten, knit 22 sts, put next 5 sts on holder or thread, cast on 5 sts using backwards loop cast on, then finish the round by knitting 1 st.

Knit 14 rounds even (Note: for striped mitten, continue knitting w/ CC for 7 rounds, then change to MC for 7 more rounds)

Next round - decrease, working (SSK, K3, K2tog) 4 times around. (20 sts)

Next round - knit even

Next round - decrease, working (SSK, K1, K2tog) 4 times around (12 sts)

Next round - decrease, working (SSK, K1) 4 times around (8 sts)

Pull yarn through remaining sts and fasten.

Thumb:

Put 5 held sts on needle and knit across. (If working stripe, use CC.)

Pick up one stitch on each side and 6 sts from cast-on sts on top, giving you 13 picked up sts for thumb.

Distribute on 3 needles.

Knit 9 rounds even.

Next round - decrease, working (K1, SSK) 3 times and (SSK) 2 times. (8 sts)

Pull yarn through remaining sts and fasten.

If necessary, close hole on side of thumb with yarn tail. Weave in ends.

 

© Sivia Harding 2003-2006. All rights reserved. This pattern to be used for personal or charity purposes only.