Free Vintage Knitting/Classic Mittens
Copyright
This pattern is © 2011 Purple Kitty LLC, which apparently authorizes free copying of the pattern for non-commercial purposes (although we are not sure exactly what the license terms are). It is being reposted here so we can tweak the format for readability.
Pattern
Classic Mittens: Use instructions as given.
Striped Mittens: Use same instructions, working 2 rounds or 2 rows of each of 2 or more colors.
Children’s Snowman Mittens: Use same instructions and embroider snowman with Angora on back.
Women’s Mittens may be trimmed with colored sequins and beads or as desired.
CHILDREN
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ADULTS
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Small
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Medium
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Large
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Women's
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Men's
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2-4 Yr
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5-7 Yr
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8-10 Yr
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Medium |
Medium |
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MATERIALS: Fleisher’s or Bear Brand Twin-Pak Knitting Worsted; or Fleisher’s or Bear Brand Twin-Pak Win-Knit |
ozs |
2
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2
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2
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2 ½
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3
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“Boye” Knitting Needles, 1 set Sock Needles, Size 4 for Four Needle Mittens: or 1 pair Size 4 for Two-Needle Mittens.
GAUGE: 6 sts = 1 inch; 9 rounds or rows = 1 inch |
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FOUR NEEDLE MITTENS
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CUFF: Cast on and divide on 3 needles |
sts |
32
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36
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40
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44
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48
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Join. Work k 2, p 2 ribbing for |
ins |
2 ½
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2 ½
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3
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3
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3 ½
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decreasing in last round |
sts |
1
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2
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2
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2
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-
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There will be |
sts |
31
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34
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38
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42
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48
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Hand: K even for |
rounds |
3
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3
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3
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4
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4
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First inc. round for thumb gore: Inc. 1 st in first st (first thumb st), k 1, inc. 1 st in next st (last thumb st), k to end of round |
sts |
33
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36
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40
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44
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50
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K 2 rounds even. 2nd inc. round: Inc. 1 st in first st, k 3, inc. 1 st in next st, k to end |
sts |
35
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38
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42
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46
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52
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Continue to inc. 1 st in first and in last thumb st every 3rd round |
times |
2
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2
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3
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4
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5
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having 2 sts more between incs. after each inc. round |
sts |
39
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42
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48
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54
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62
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K 2 rounds even. Slip to a strand of yarn the thumb |
thumb sts |
11
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11
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13
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15
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17
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At end of last round, cast on |
sts |
2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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There will be on needles |
sts |
3
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33
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37
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42
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48
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Work even until measurement above cuff is |
ins |
4
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4 ¾
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5 ¼
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6
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6 ¾
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or to desired length allowing for finishing |
ins |
½
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¾
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¾
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1
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1 ¼
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decreasing in last round |
sts |
2
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1
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1
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2
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-
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First dec. round: -K tog. every 3rd and 4th st |
times |
7
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8
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9
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10
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12
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K even |
rounds |
1
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2
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2
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3
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4
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2nd dec. round: K tog. every 2nd and 3rd st |
times |
7
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8
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9
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10
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12
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K even |
rounds |
-
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1
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1
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3
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4
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3rd dec. round: K 2 tog. in succession |
times |
7
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8
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9
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10
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12
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Break off, leaving an end. Draw end tightly through all sts. Fasten off. |
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Thumb: Slip to 2 needles the |
thumb sts |
11
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11
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13
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15
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17
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with a 3rd needle pick up and k on the cast-on sts |
sts |
2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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There will be on 3 needles for thumb |
sts |
13
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13
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15
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18
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20
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K around until thumb measures above cast-on sts |
ins |
1 ¼
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1 ½
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1 ¾
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2
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2 ½
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decreasing in last round |
sts |
1
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1
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-
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-
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2
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First dec. round: * K 1, k 2 tog.; repeat from * |
times |
3
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3
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4
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5
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5
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K even |
rounds |
1
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1
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1
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2
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2
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K 2 tog. in succession |
times |
4
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4
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5
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6
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6
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Finish as for top of mitten. Make other mitten in same way. Steam. |
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TWO NEEDLE MITTENS
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Right Mitten: Cuff: Cast on |
sts |
32
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36
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40
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44
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48
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Work k 2, p 2 ribbing for |
ins |
2 ½
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2 ½
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3
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3
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3 ½
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decreasing in last row |
sts |
1
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2
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2
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2
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-
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There will be |
sts |
31
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34
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38
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42
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48
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Hand: Beg. with k row, work stockinette as for |
rows |
4
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4
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4
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-
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-
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First inc. row for thumb gore: right side: K |
sts |
15
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17
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19
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21
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24
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inc. 1 st in next st (first thumb st), k 1, inc. 1 st in next st (last thumb st), k remaining |
sts |
13
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14
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16
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18
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21
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Work even |
rows |
1
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1
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1
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3
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3
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2nd inc. row: K |
sts |
15
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17
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19
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21
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24
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inc. 1 st in next st, k 3, inc. 1 st in next st, k to end |
sts |
35
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38
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42
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46
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52
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Continue to inc. 1 st in first and in last thumb st |
every |
2nd row
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2nd row
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2nd row
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4th row
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4th row
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having 2 sts more between incs. after each inc. row |
times |
2
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Work even (end with p row) |
rows |
3
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3
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5
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1
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1
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on |
sts |
39
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42
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48
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54
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62
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Dividing row: right side: K and place on holder for back of hand |
sts |
15
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17
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19
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21
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24
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k for thumb |
sts |
11
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11
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13
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15
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17
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place on holder for palm |
sts |
13
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14
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16
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18
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21
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Thumb: Turn, p thumb sts, cast on loosely |
sts |
2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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Continue stockinette st on |
sts |
13
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13
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15
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18
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20
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until thumb measures above cast-on sts |
ins |
1 ¼
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1 ½
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1 ¾
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2
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2 ½
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end with p row, decreasing across last row |
sts |
1
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1
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-
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-
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2
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First dec. row: * K 1, k 2 tog.; repeat from * |
times |
3
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3
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4
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5
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5
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P 1 row. Next row: K 2 tog. in succession |
times |
4
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4
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5
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6
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6
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Break off, leaving an end. Draw end tightly through all sts. Fasten securely. Sew thumb seam. Take up sts of back of hand, |
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join yarn in last st, pick up and k |
sts |
2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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on cast-on thumb sts, take up and k sts of palm, having |
sts |
30
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33
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37
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42
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48
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Work even until measurement above cuff is |
ins |
4
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5
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5 ½
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6
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7
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or to desired length allowing for finishing |
ins |
½
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½
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½
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1
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1
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end with p row, decreasing in last row |
sts |
2
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1
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1
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2
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-
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First dec. row: K tog. every 3rd and 4th st |
times |
7
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8
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9
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10
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12
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Work even |
rows |
1
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1
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1
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3
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3
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2nd dec. row: K tog. every 2nd and 3rd st |
times |
7
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8
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9
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10
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12
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Work even |
rows |
1
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1
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1
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3
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3
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3rd dec. row: K 2 tog. in succession |
times |
7
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8
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9
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10
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12
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Finish as for thumb. Sew side seam. |
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LEFT MITTEN: Work same as right mitten to first inc. row |
sts |
31
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34
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38
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42
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48
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First inc. row for thumb gore: right side: K for palm |
sts |
13
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14
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16
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18
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21
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inc. 1 st in next st (first palm st), k 1, inc. 1 st in next st (last thumb st); k for back of hand |
sts |
15
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17
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19
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21
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24
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Continue to correspond to right mitten to dividing row, end with p row. |
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Dividing row: K sts of palm and place on holder, k next |
sts |
11
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11
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13
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15
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17
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of thumb, place on holder for back of hand remaining |
sts |
15
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17
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19
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21
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24
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Cast on loosely |
sts |
2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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P thumb sts |
sts |
13
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13
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15
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18
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20
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Finish to correspond to right mitten. Steam. |
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