The Pattern

If you liked the mitten decoration; here's the pattern. This has not been test knit, so let me know if you find any issues. I needed put it here before I could link to it in ravelry! Supplies: Yarn: 1 skein Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Cream (or other worsted wt Yarn) Needles: 2 size US 6 circular needles and 1 (set of 4) US size 6 double point needles (Note: instructions are for two needle technique, but can be worked entirely on double- points if preferred) 1 cable needle; stitch markers, stitch holder GAUGE: 4.5 St = 1 inch of stockinette stitch Right Mitten: Cast on 42 stitches using two circular needles. Arrange stitches so you have 21 stitches on each needle. Join and knit in the round as follows: Round 1-4: (needle 1) K4, P2, K8, P2, K5 (needle 2); K21 Round 5: (needle 1) K4, P2 slip next 4 stitches to cable needle, hold in front of the work (LT); K4; K4 stitches from cable needle, P2, K5; (needle 2) K21 Repeat these 5 rounds 3 times (15 rounds) then begin thumb gusset shaping Thumb gusset shaping Increase Round 1: needle 1, K4, P2, K8, P2, K4, place marker, M1, K1; needle 2 K1, M1, place marker, K to end of needle Increase Round 2: needle 1, K4, P2, K8, P2, K6; needle 2 K22 While continuing established rounds for cable crossings, work increase rounds 1 and 2 until 12 increases have been made (14 stitches between markers) slip the 14 thumb stitches to waste yarn or a stitch holder Continue working Rounds 1-5 of pattern until hand reaches 2” less than desired length or 50 rounds. Begin finger shaping while continuing with cable pattern: Decrease Round 1: (needle 1) K1, SSK, K1, P2, K8, P2, K1, K2tog, K1 (needle 2) K1, SSK, K14, K2tog, K1 Decrease Round 2: Work even in established pattern Continue these two decrease rounds until one more cable twist has been made, then repeat decrease round 1 without making cables until 4 stitches remain on each needle (8 stitches total). Cut yarn and kitchner the top of the mitten. Thumb Pick up 14 thumb stitches on 3 dpn and work around until thumb measures 2” from hand. Thumb Decrease Round 1: K2 tog around Thumb Decrease Round 2: K all stitches Thumb Decrease Round 3: K2tog 3 times, K1 Break yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Weave in all ends. Left Mitten: Cast on 42 stitches using two circular needles. Arrange stitches so you have 21 stitches on each needle. Join and knit in the round as follows: Round 1-4: (needle 1) K21 (needle 2); K5, P2, K8, P2, K4 Round 5: (needle 1) K21 (needle 2) K5, P2 slip next 4 stitches to cable needle, hold in back of the work (RT); K4; K4 stitches from cable needle, P2, K4; Repeat these 5 rounds 3 times (15 rounds) then begin thumb gusset shaping Thumb gusset shaping Increase Round 1: (needle 1) K20, M1, place marker, K1; (needle 2) K1 place marker, M1, K4, P2, K8, P2, K4 Increase Round 2: (needle 1) K22; (needle 2) K6, P2, K8, P2, K4 While continuing established rounds for cable crossings, work increase rounds 1 and 2 until 12 increases have been made (14 stitches between markers) slip the 14 thumb stitches to waste yarn or a stitch holder Continue working Rounds 1-5 of pattern until hand reaches 2” less than desired length or 50 rounds. Begin finger shaping while continuing with cable pattern: Decrease Round 1: (needle 1) K1, SSK, K1, P2, K8, P2, K1, K2tog, K1 (needle 2) K1, SSK, K14, K2tog, K1 Decrease Round 2: Work even in established pattern Continue these two decrease rounds until one more cable twist has been made, then repeat decrease round 1 without making cables until 4 stitches remain on each needle (8 stitches total). Cut yarn and kitchner the top of the mitten. Thumb Pick up 14 thumb stitches on 3 dpn and work around until thumb measures 2” from hand. Thumb Decrease Round 1: K2 tog around Thumb Decrease Round 2: K all stitches Thumb Decrease Round 3: K2tog 3 times, K1 Break yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Weave in all ends. Attach ribbon to inside of each mitten, add greens or other decorations. Hang and enjoy! For a wearable version of this pattern, you may want to add a 1-1½ ribbed cuff before beginning cable pattern. Note: If you copy the pattern, leave me a comment, just so I know if anyone is making it!