Mitten
(Make 2)
Using MC, CO 48[51] sts.
Distribute sts between needles, place marker and
join to begin working in the round, being careful
not to twist.
Round 1: [K2,
p1] around.
This round sets rib for cuff. Work in rib as set
until work measures 2.5 inches.
Next Round: [K12[10], m1] 4[5] times, k0[1].
52[56] sts.
Join CC and begin working Chart A.
Work 3 rounds.
Thumb
Gusset
Set-up Round: K3 in
patt, place marker, m1, k1, m1,place marker, k to
end of round in patt.
Next Round:
K all sts in patt. Work sts between markers foll
Chart B, incorporate new sts into patt.
Next Round: K3 in patt, slip marker, m1,
work to next marker, m1, slip marker, k to end of
round in patt.
Repeat these 2 rounds 5[6] times more. There will
be 15[17] sts between markers.
Work 1 round even.
Next Round: K3 in patt, place gusset sts
on st holder, CO 5 sts over gap, k to end of round
in patt.
Cont in patt as set, incorporating new sts into
patt, until work measures 10.5 inches from beginning,
or desired length.
Mitten should reach top of wearer's ring finger.
Shape
Top
Note: While working
decreases to shape top of mitten, it will not be
possible to maintain color pattern exactly. Try
to maintain the vertical bands of color as much
as possible.
Next Round:
[K2, k2tog] around. 42[45] sts rem.
Work 1 round even.
Next Round: [K1, k2tog] around. 28[30] sts
rem.
Work 1 round even.
Next Round: K2tog around. 14[15] sts rem.
Break CC.
Next Round: Using MC only, k2tog 7 times,
k0[1]. 7[8] sts rem.
Draw yarn through rem sts and pull tight.
Thumbs
Place held sts from thumb
on needles.
Using MC, pick up
and K 7 sts from CO above thumb gap, and from spaces
between CO and held sts. 22[24] sts on needles.
Work foll Chart B until work measures 2.25 inches,
or to top of wearer's thumb.
Next Round: [K1, k2tog] 7[8] times, k1[0].
15[16] sts rem.
Work 1 round even. Break CC.
Next Round: Using MC only, k2tog 7[8] times,
k1[0]. 8 sts rem.
Draw yarn through rem sts and pull tight.
