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Sizes: toddler (child, adult S, M, L)

fits hand: 12.5 (15, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5) cm/ (6, 7, 7.75, 8.5)” around
mitten length: 18.5 (21.5, 26.5, 30.5, 33) cm / 7.25 (8.5, 10.5, 12, 13)” from cuff to finger tips (adjustable)
cuff length: 6.3 ( 7, 7.5, 8, 9) cm/ 2.5 (2.75, 3, 3,15, 3,5)” (adjustable)

Materials

US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles or US 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
US 2 ½ (3 mm) circular needles or US 2 ½ (3 mm) double pointed needles or one size smaller than gauge needle

Any aran/worsted weight yarn
40 (60, 80, 100, 120)g This is approximate, so as the yardage will vary depends on your type of yarn

Gauge

10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 20 stitches in width and 24 rows/rounds on US 4 (3,5mm) in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking.

STICH GLOSSARY

K = knit
P = Purl
CO = Cast on
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Rem =Remain(ing)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
M1 – Make 1 (increase by 1 stitch. Insert the left needle from front to back into the horizontal strand between the two stitches. Knit the stitch
C1B = Cable 1 Back: Slip 1 knit stitch to the extra needle and hold in back of work, k1 from the left hand needle, k1 from the extra needle.
C1F = Cable 1 Front: Slip 1 knit stitch to the extra needle and hold in front of work, k1 from the left hand needle, k1 from the extra needle
SL1K = Slip a stitch knitwise: insert your needle as if to knit, and then slip that from your left needle to your right needle.
RS = Right side
WS = Wrong side
SM = Slip marker

Cast On:

On US 2 ½ (3 mm) using any stretchy cast on method) cast on 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) stitches. Join in the round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Divide sts evenly on needles:
Magic loop: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) sts on each needle A and B.
Dpns: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) sts on 4 needles.

Cuff

Knit 1×1 rib (k1, p1) for 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) rows or till the cuff is 6 (7, 8, 8, 9)cm / 2.5 (2.75, 3.15, 3.15, 3.5) inches or any other desired length.
Then start to knit gusset.

Gusset

Change to size US4 (3.5mm) needle and knit 3 rnds in stockinette stitch
Rnds1-3: k28 (k32, k36, k40, k44)

Now we need to form a gusset of the mitten increasing the stitches for the thumb. Increases are done on the palm side of the mitten).

Left mitten

Rnd 1: k5 (k6, k7, k8, k9), M1, knit till the end. Total 29 (33, 37, 41, 45)sts

Rnd 2: k29 (k33, k37, k41, k45). Total 29 (33, 37, 41, 45)sts

Rnd 3: k6 (k7, k8, k9, k10), M1, knit till the end. Total 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)sts

Rnd 4: k30 (k34, k38, k42, k46). Total 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)sts

Rnd 5: k7 (k8, k9, k10, k11), M1, knit till the end. Total 31 (35, 39, 43, 47)sts

Rnd 6: k24 (k27, k30, k33, k36) place the marker, k7 (k8, k9, k10, k11). Total 31 (35, 39, 43, 47) sts

Rnd 7: k8 (k9, k10, k11, k12), M1, knit to 1 st before marker, sl1k, SM, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)sts

Rnd 8:
For toddler size:
Rnd 8: k9 (__,__ ,__ ,__ ) M1, knit to 2 sts before marker, s1b, SM, s1f, knit till the end. Total 33(__ ,__ ,__ ,__ ) sts
For child, adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 8: knit to 2 sts before marker, s1b, SM, s1f, knit till the end. Total __ (36, 40, 44, 48) sts

Rnd 9: k10 (k10, k11, k12, k13), M1, knit to 2 sts before marker, sl1k, k, SM, k, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 34 (37, 41, 45, 49)sts

Rnd 10:
For toddler, child sizes:
Rnd 10: k11 (k11,__ ,__ ,__ ), M1, knit to 3 sts before marker, s1b, k, SM, k, s1f, knit till the end. Total 35 (38,__ ,__ ,__) sts
For adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 10: knit to 3 sts before marker, s1b, k, SM, k, s1f, knit till the end. Total (,41, 45, 49)sts

Rnd 11: k12 (k12, k12, k13, k14), M1, knit to 3 sts before marker, sl1k, k2, SM, k2, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 36 (39, 42, 46, 50)sts

Rnd 12:
For toddler, child, adult S sizes:
Rnd12: k13 (k13, k13, __, __), M1, knit to 4 sts before marker, s1b, k2, SM, k2, s1f, knit till the end. Total 37 (40, 43,__ ,__ ) sts
For adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 12: knit to 4 sts before marker, s1b, k2, SM, k2, s1f, knit till the end. Total __ (__, __46, 50) sts

Rnd 13:
For toddler size:
After Rnd 12 you will have 14+9 stitches on the side of the gusset and 14 stitches on the opposite side – total of 37 stitches.
Rnd13: k14, remove the next 9 stitches onto the waste yarn, knit to 4 sts before marker, sl1k, k3, SM, k3, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 sts
Make sure that you knit the first stitch after the thumb pretty tight, so that there is no hole there later.
For child, adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd13: __(k14, k14, k14, k15), M1, knit to 4 sts before marker, sl1k, k3, SM, k3, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __(41, 44, 47, 51) sts

Rnd 14:
For toddler, adult L sizes:
Rnd 14: knit to 5 sts before marker, s1b, k3, SM, k3, s1f, knit till the end. Total 28(__,__ ,__ , __51) sts
For child, adult S, adult M sizes:
Rnd 14: __(k15, k15, k15,__ ), M1, knit to 5 sts before marker, s1b, k3, SM, k3, s1f, knit till the end. Total __(42, 45, 48, _) sts

Rnd 15:
For toddler size:
Rnd 15: knit to 5 sts before marker, sl1k, k4, SM, k4, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28(__,__ ,__ ,__ )sts
For child size:
After Rnd 14 you will have 16+10 stitches on the side of the gusset and 16 stitches on the opposite side – total of 42 stitches.
Rnd15: k16, remove the next 10 stitches onto the waste yarn, knit to 5 sts before marker, sl1k, k4, SM, k4, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 32 sts
Make sure that you knit the first stitch after the thumb pretty tight, so that there is no hole there later.
For adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 15: __(__ ,k16, k16, k16), M1, knit to 5 sts before marker, sl1k, k4, SM, k4, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __(__ 46, 49, 52) sts

Rnd 16:
For toddler, child sizes:
Rnd 16: knit to 6 sts before marker, s1b, k4, SM, k4, s1f, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,__,__,__ ) sts
For adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 16: __(__, k17,k17, k17), M1, knit to 6 sts before marker, s1b, k4, SM, k4, s1f, knit till the end. Total __( __,47,50, 53) sts

Rnd 17:
For toddler, child sizes:
Rnd17: knit to 6 sts before marker, sl1k, k5, SM, k5, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,__,__,__ ) sts
For adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 17: __(__, k18, k18, k18), M1, knit to 6 sts before marker, sl1k, k5, SM, k5, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __(__, 48, 51, 54) sts

Rnd 18:
For toddler, child sizes:
Rnd18: knit to 7 sts before marker, s1b, k5, SM, k5, s1f, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,__,__, __) sts
For adult S size:
After Rnd 17 you will have 18+12 stitches on the side of the gusset and 18 stitches on the opposite side – total of 48 stitches
Rnd 18: k18, remove the next 12 stitches onto the waste yarn, knit to 7 sts before marker, s1b, k5, SM, k5, s1f, knit till the end: 48 sts
Make sure that you knit the first stitch after the thumb pretty tight, so that there is no hole there later.
For adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 18: __(__,__, k19, k20), M1, knit to 6 sts before marker, sl1k, k5, SM, k5, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __(__,__ , 52, 55) sts

Rnd 19:
For toddler, child, adult S sizes:
Rnd 19: knit to 7 sts before marker, sl1k, k6, SM, k6, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,36,__,__) sts
For adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 19: __(__,__, k20, k20), M1, knit to 7 sts before marker, sl1k, k6, SM, k6, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __(__,__ , 53, 56) sts

Rnd 20:
For toddler, child, adult S sizes:
Rnd 20: k28 (k32, k36,__ ,__ ). Total 28 (32,36,__,__ ) sts
For adult M size:
After Rnd 19 you will have 20+13 stitches on the side of the gusset and 20 stitches on the opposite side – total of 53 stitches
Rnd 20: k19, remove the next 13 stitches onto the waste yarn, knit till the end. Total __ (__,__,40,__ ) sts. Make sure that you knit the first stitch after the thumb pretty tight, so that there is no hole there later.
For adult L size:
Rnd 20: __(__,__,__ , k21), M1, knit till end. Total __(__,__ , __, 57) sts

Rnd 21:
For toddler, child, adult S, adult M sizes:
Rnd 21: knit to 7 sts before marker, sl1k, k5, sl1k, SM, sl1k, k5, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 (32, 36,40,__) sts
For adult L size:
Rnd 21: __(__,__,__ , k22), M1, knit to 7 sts before marker, sl1k, k5, sl1k, SM, sl1k, k5, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __(__,__ , __, 58) sts

Rnd 22:
For toddler, child, adult S, adult M sizes:
Rnd 22: knit to 2 sts before marker, s1b, SM, s1f, knit till the end. Total 28 (32, 36,40,__) sts
For adult L size:
After Rnd 21 you will have 22+14 stitches on the side of the gusset and 22 stitches on the opposite side – total of 58 stitches Rnd 22: k22, remove the next 14 stitches onto the waste yarn, knit till the end. Total __(__,__,__, 44) sts
Make sure that you knit the first stitch after the thumb pretty tight, so that there is no hole there later.

Rnd 23: knit to 7 sts before marker, sl1k, k4, sl1k, k, SM, k, sl1k, k4, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,36,40,44) sts

Rnd 24: knit to 7 sts before marker, s1f, k2, s1b, k, SM, k, s1f, k2, s1b, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,36,40,44) sts

Rnd 25: knit to 6 sts before marker, sl1k, k2, sl1k, k2, SM, k2, sl1k, k2, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,36,40, 44) sts

Rnd 26: knit to 6 sts before marker, s1f, s1b, k2, SM, k2, s1f,s1b, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,36,40, 44) sts

Then work stockinette stitch until piece measures 10 (13, 16, 17, 19) cm 4 (5, 6,35, 6.65, 7.5)” from cuff or until the length (without cuff) measures 2 (2.5, 3, 3.5, 4) cm 0.8 (1, 1.3, 1.35, 1.5)” less than the full desired length.
In the last row put the markers:
PM, k14 (k16, k18, k20, k22), PM, k14 (k16, k18, k20, k22).

Decreases:

Rnd 1: *k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before the marker, k2tog, k1, repeat from * once more, knit to beginning of the round.
Work rnd 1 a total of 5 (6,7,8,9) times; 8 sts remain.
Break yarn, leaving a 6” tail to thread through remaining live sts. Pull tight to close top of mitten.

Thumb:

Move 9 (10, 12, 13, 14) stitches on the waste yarn onto size 4 (3.5 mm) needle. Pick 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) stitches from the side of the gusset.
You now have 12 (14, 16,18, 20) stitches on your needles. Place marker and continue knitting in stockinette stitch until thumb measures 2.55 (3.2, 5, 6, 7.5) cm / 1(1.25, 2, 2.25, 3)” from pick up (or desired length).
Next round: k2tog around.
6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts remain.
Break yarn, leaving a 6” tail to thread through remaining live sts. Pull tight to close top of thumb

Right mitten

Rnd 1: k9 (k10, k11, k12, k13), M1, knit till the end. Total 29 (33, 37, 41, 45) sts

Rnd 2: k29 (k33, k37, k41, k45). Total 29 (33, 37, 41, 45) sts

Rnd 3: k9 (k10, k11, k12, k13), M1, knit till the end. Total 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) sts

Rnd 4: k30 (k34, k38, k42, k46). Total 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) sts

Rnd 5: k9 (k10, k11, k12, k13), M1, knit till the end. Total 31 (35, 39, 43, 47) sts

Rnd 6: k24 (k27, k30, k33, k36) place the marker, k7 (k8, k9, k10, k11). Total 31 (35, 39,
43, 47)sts

Rnd 7: k9 (k10, k11, k12, k13), M1, knit to 1 st before marker, sl1k, SM, sl1k, knit till the
end. Total 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)sts

Rnd 8:
For toddler size:
Rnd 8: k9, M1, knit to 2 sts before marker, s1b, SM, s1f, knit till the end. Total 33( __,__ ,__ ,__ )sts
For child, adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 8: knit to 2 sts before marker, s1b, SM, s1f, knit till the end. Total __ (36, 40, 44, 48) sts

Rnd 9: k9 (k10, k11, k12, k13), M1, knit to 2 sts before marker, sl1k, k, SM, k, sl1k, knit
till the end. Total 34 (37, 41, 45, 49)

Rnd 10:
For toddler, child sizes:
Rnd 10: k9 (k10,__ ,__ ,__ ), M1, knit to 3 sts before marker, s1b, k, SM, k, s1f, knit till the end. Total 35 (38,__ ,__ ,__ ) sts
For adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 10: knit to 3 sts before marker, s1b, k, SM, k, s1f, knit till the end. Total __(__,41, 45, 49)sts

Rnd 11: k9 (k10, k11, k12, k13), M1, knit to 3 sts before marker, sl1k, k2, SM, k2, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 36 (39, 42, 46, 50)sts

Rnd 12:
For toddler, child, adult S sizes:
Rnd 12: k9 (k10, k11,__ ,__ ), M1, knit to 4 sts before marker, s1b, k2, SM, k2, s1f, knit till the end: 37 (40, 43,__ ,__ ) sts
For adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 12: knit to 4 sts before marker, s1b, k2, SM, k2, s1f, knit till the end. Total __ (__, __46, 50) sts

Rnd 13:
For toddler size:
After Rnd 12 you will have 14+9 stitches on the side of the gusset and 14 stitches on the opposite side – total of 37 stitches.
Rnd13: remove the next 9 stitches onto the waste yarn, knit to 4 sts before marker, sl1k, k3, SM, k3, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 sts
Make sure that you knit the first stitch after the thumb pretty tight, so that there is no hole there later.
For child, adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd13:__(k10, k11, k12, k13), M1, knit to 4 sts before marker, sl1k, k3, SM, k3, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __(41, 44, 47, 51) sts

Rnd 14:
For toddler, adult L sizes:
Rnd 14: knit to 5 sts before marker, s1b, k3, SM, k3, s1f, knit till the end. Total 28(__,__ ,__ ,51) sts
For child, adult S, adult M sizes:
Rnd 14: __(k10,k11,k12,__), M1, knit to 5 sts before marker, s1b, k3, SM, k3, s1f, knit till the end. Total __(42, 45, 48, __) sts

Rnd 16:
For toddler, child sizes:
Rnd 16: knit to 6 sts before marker, s1b, k4, SM, k4, s1f, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,__,__,__ ) sts
For adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 16: __(__, k11,k12, k13), M1, knit to 6 sts before marker, s1b, k4, SM, k4, s1f, knit till the end. Total __( __,47,50, 53) sts

Rnd 17:
For toddler, child sizes:
Rnd17: knit to 6 sts before marker, sl1k, k5, SM, k5, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,__,__,__ ) sts
For adult S, adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 17: __(__,k11, k12, k13), M1, knit to 6 sts before marker, sl1k, k5, SM, k5, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __(__, 48, 51, 54) sts

Rnd 18:
For toddler, child sizes:
Tnd 18: knit to 7 sts before marker, s1b, k5, SM, k5, s1f, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,__,__,__ ) sts
For adult S size:
After Rnd 17 you will have 12+18 stitches on the side of the gusset and 18 stitches on the opposite side – total of 48 stitches.
Rnd 18: remove the next 12 stitches onto the waste yarn, knit to 7 sts before marker, s1b, k5, SM, k5, s1f, knit till the end: 48 sts.
Make sure that you knit the first stitch after the thumb pretty tight, so that there is no hole there later.
For adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 18: __(__,__, k12, k13), M1, knit to 6 sts before marker, sl1k, k5, SM, k5, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __ (__,__ , 52, 55) sts

Rnd 19:
For toddler, child, adult S sizes:
Rnd 19: knit to 7 sts before marker, sl1k, k6, SM, k6, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 (32, 36,__ ,__ ) sts
For adult M, adult L sizes:
Rnd 19: __(__,__, k12, k13), M1, knit to 7 sts before marker, sl1k, k6, SM, k6, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __(__,__, 53, 56) sts

Rnd 20:
For toddler, child, adult S sizes:
Rnd 20: k28 (k32, k36,__ ,__ ). Total 28 (32,36,__,__ ) sts
For adult M size:
After Rnd 19 you will have 13+20 stitches on the side of the gusset and 20 stitches on the opposite side – total of 53 stitches
Rnd 20: remove the next 13 stitches onto the waste yarn, knit till the end. Total __ (__,__,40,__ ) sts
Make sure that you knit the first stitch after the thumb pretty tight, so that there is no hole there later.
For adult L size:
Rnd 20: __(__,__,__ , k13), M1, knit till end. Total __(__,__ , __, 57) sts

Rnd 21:
For toddler, child, adult S, adult M sizes:
Rnd 21: knit to 7 sts before marker, sl1k, k5, sl1k, SM, sl1k, k5, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 (32, 36,40,) sts
For adult L size:
Rnd 21: __(__,__,__ , k13), M1, knit to 7 sts before marker, sl1k, k5, sl1k, SM, sl1k, k5, sl1k, knit till the end. Total __(__,__ , __, 58) sts

Rnd 22:
For toddler, child, adult S, adult M sizes:
Rnd 22: knit to 2 sts before marker, s1b, SM, s1f, knit till the end. Total 28 (32, 36,40,__) sts
For adult L size:
After Rnd 21 you will have 14+22 stitches on the side of the gusset and 22 stitches on the opposite side – total of 58 stitches Rnd 22: remove the next 14 stitches onto the waste yarn, knit till the end. Total__(__,__,__, 44) sts
Make sure that you knit the first stitch after the thumb pretty tight, so that there is no hole there later.

Rnd 23: knit to 7 sts before marker, sl1k, k4, sl1k, k, SM, k, sl1k, k4, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,36,40,44) sts

Rnd 24: knit to 7 sts before marker, s1f, k2, s1b, k, SM, k, s1f, k2, s1b, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,36,40,44) sts

Rnd 25: knit to 6 sts before marker, sl1k, k2, sl1k, k2, SM, k2, sl1k, k2, sl1k, knit till the end. Total 28 (32,36,40, 44) sts

Rnd 26: knit to 6 sts before marker, s1f, s1b, k2, SM, k2, s1f,s1b, knit till the end. Total 28(32,36,40, 44) sts

Then work stockinette stitch until piece measures 10 (13, 16, 17, 19) cm 4 (5, 6,35, 6.65, 7.5)” from cuff or until the length (without cuff) measures 2 (2.5, 3, 3.5, 4) cm 0.8 (1, 1.3,1.35, 1.5)” less than the full desired length.
In the last row put the markers:
PM, k14 (k16, k18, k20, k22), PM, k14 (k16, k18, k20, k22).

The next decreases and thumb work same as left mitten )

Decorating and finishing:

Soak in lukewarm water with a mild wool wash for 10-20 minutes. Press dry by rolling it up in a towel. Lay flat to dry. Enjoy!

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