Here's is an easy-to-do crocheted mitten pattern.
They fit snug at the wrist to keep the cold out.
Directions are simple.
Thanks to Linda for emailing me the complete instructions for the mittens!
Worsted weight yarn
Size "G" hook
Sizes: Child's small 4 1/2 inches (medium 5 1/2, Large 6 1/2, adult 7 1/2)
Measurments taken from wrist to end of longest finger.
Work lenghtwise from cuff to wrist (6 sl st) up hand, over fingers (3 sl st) down hand, to wrist (6 sl st) to cuff. Turn.
Work in back loops throughout except first and last stitch of each row.
Ch 70 (78-84-90-98)
Row 1: 11 (12-12-12-12) sc, 6 sl st, 16 (19-22-25-29) sc, 3 sl st, 16 (19-22-25-29), 6 sl st, 11 (12-12-12-12) sc. Turn
Repeat last row for a total of 10 (11-12 14-14) rows.
Thumb: Row 1: 11 (12-12-12-12) sc, 6 sl st, 6 (7-8-9-10) sc, ch 13 (15-19-20-21) sk 23 (27-31-36-41) sts, then do 6 sl st, 11 (12-12-12-12) sc. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat last row 3 (3-4-5-5) times. Fasten off leaving a very long tail or do not fasten off to crochet mitten together.
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